TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – high income threshold – ss.332, 394 Fair Work Act 2009 – objection by respondent on grounds applicant earned more than the high income threshold of $136,700 and was not covered by an award or agreement – earnings disputed – applicant says that his guaranteed earnings to be $125,217.40 whilst respondent estimates annual earnings to be $171,708.83 – amounts earned in respect to overtime hours and travel time are not earnings which should be included for the purpose of calculating the annual rate of earnings – Commission found annual earnings approximately $130,380 – does not exceed the high income threshold – satisfied that the work undertaken by applicant was covered by the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010 – applicant therefore protected from unfair dismissal – matter to be listed for hearing. Banda v Plantman Equipment
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