Devine v Gediminas [2002] NSWIRComm 38

Devine v Gediminas [2002] NSWIRComm 38

Ms Devine's employment was found to be regular and systematic rather than genuinely casual, so the statutory exclusion did not apply and the Commission had jurisdiction; the termination of her employment was without adequate warning and not substantiated by evidence, rendering the dismissal harsh, unreasonable, and unjust, warranting compensation.

Parties
Applicant: Ms Sue Devine; Respondent: Gediminas General Services
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Application for Relief From Alleged Unfair Dismissal / Arbitration and Final Decision
Outcome
Compensation awarded. Application for unfair dismissal upheld. Neither reinstatement nor re-employment ordered.
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Jurisdiction, Casual Employment Status, Employment Termination, Employee Compensation
Industrial Law Unfair Dismissal Jurisdiction Casual Employment Status Employment Termination Employee Compensation

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Parties

Ms Sue Devine

Applicant

Gediminas General Services

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Relief From Alleged Unfair Dismissal / Arbitration and Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's employment was casual or regular and systematic
  2. 2 Whether the Commission had jurisdiction to hear the application for unfair dismissal
  3. 3 Whether the applicant was unfairly dismissed and, if so, what remedies should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Ms Devine's employment was found to be regular and systematic rather than genuinely casual, so the statutory exclusion did not apply and the Commission had jurisdiction; the termination of her employment was without adequate warning and not substantiated by evidence, rendering the dismissal harsh, unreasonable, and unjust, warranting compensation.

Court Disposition

Compensation awarded. Application for unfair dismissal upheld. Neither reinstatement nor re-employment ordered.

Orders

  • Gediminas General Services is ordered to pay Ms Sue Devine the amount of $1,500 within 21 days of the date of the decision.