Chris Karambelis v Compack Packaging Pty Ltd [1995] IRCA 178

The respondent had a valid reason for termination based on operational requirements but failed to consult the applicant, making the termination harsh, unjust, or unreasonable and breaching s.170 DE(2) and s.170 DB. Compensation was calculated based on 10 weeks salary, reflecting the probable outcome had proper consultation occurred.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 04 May 1995
Procedural Posture: Industrial/employment Law Claim / Final Judgment
Outcome: Applicant awarded compensation; dismissal not reinstated.
Legal Topics: ['redundancy' 'operational Requirements' 'procedural Fairness' 'harsh, Unjust or Unreasonable Dismissal' 'compensation']

['industrial Law' 'employment Law'] ['redundancy' 'operational Requirements' 'procedural Fairness' 'harsh, Unjust or Unreasonable Dismissal' 'compensation']

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Procedural Posture

Industrial/employment Law Claim / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 ["Whether the redundancy and termination of Mr Karambelas's employment was genuine and based on operational requirements" 'Whether there was a valid reason for termination under s.170 DE(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1988' 'Whether the termination was harsh, unjust, or unreasonable and breached s.170 DE(2) of the Act' 'Whether there was a breach of s.170 DB regarding payment in lieu of notice']

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Court Disposition

Applicant awarded compensation; dismissal not reinstated.

Orders

['The respondent pay the applicant by way of compensation the sum of $8,198.00 within 21 days of this date.']