TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – extension of time – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal remedy lodged three days outside the statutory 21 day time limit – reason provided for the delay was applicant actively contested the matter but chose wrong jurisdiction to lodge complaint – applicant had filed Form F2 with the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) 20 days after termination – applicant was advised on 30 October 2016 that WAIRC had no jurisdiction to deal with matter – applicant filed application with the Commission later that day – Commission found the applicant’s reasons for delay were ‘exceptional circumstances’ [Nulty] – extension of time granted. Pritchard v Laserfax P/L atf B & T Unit Trust t/a Scope Business Imaging
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