TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – application to dismiss by employer – deed of settlement – ss.394, 399A, 587 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for relief from unfair dismissal – respondent objected on grounds applicant was not dismissed and had instead entered into settlement arrangement, which included a provision that she withdraw and fully discontinue any applications against the respondent – applicant lodged two workers compensation claims against respondent – applicant entered into deed of settlement and release between herself, the respondent and the insurer – applicant understood that settlement involved a voluntary resignation and signed a resignation letter – Commission satisfied that in signing deed of release applicant agreed to withdraw and fully discontinue any applications against the respondent – Commission could not ignore what parties agreed to in the deed and allow the application to proceed – application dismissed. Little v Anfield Muirs P/L t/a Good Guys

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