TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – valid reason – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal remedy – applicant terminated shortly after making complaints against respondent to Fair Work Ombudsman and Department of Local Government and Communities – at no stage did respondent answer to applicant’s unfair dismissal application or comply with Directions issued by Commission – pursuant to s.600 of FW Act, Commission may determine a matter before it, in the absence of a person who has been required to attend before it – Commission satisfied applicant was protected from unfair dismissal and dismissal was harsh, unjust and unreasonable – reinstatement deemed inappropriate – compensation of $7,909.50 ordered. Diaz Gubern v Mimi Family Daycare Service P/L.
…
