Industrial Relations Commission (NSW) case law
Judgments from the Industrial Relations Commission (NSW) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Industrial Relations Commission Approves Contract Agreement
Commissioner's Order Upheld: Police Officer Removed for Non-Vaccination
Claimant's External Review Application for Improvement Notice Rejected
An HRWL assessor tried to get an external review of an improvement notice but was told he wasn't an eligible person under the Work Health and Safety Act. The NSW Industrial Relations Commission denied his application.
Non-Disclosure Orders Protect Teacher in Misconduct Investigation
Unfair dismissal claim dismissed for late filing
Dismissal of Motion to Set Aside Document Production Order in Employment Case
A former employee requested certain documents related to their dismissal for misconduct. The employer tried to stop this by moving to set aside the summons for these documents. Commissioner Sloan dismissed parts of the motion, allowing some requests and releasing others based on privilege or ongoing negotiations.
Industrial Relations Commission Varies Car Carrier Contract Determination
Unfair Dismissal Claim Not Dismissed Despite Medical Adjournments
NSWIRComm Rescinds Obsolete Employment Award
Enterprise Agreement Approved for Flight Operations Staff
Claimant's Unfair Dismissal Application Rejected by IR Commission
Unfair Dismissal Case: IR Commission Rejects Request for Prior Disciplinary Documents
Unfair Dismissal During Six Month Probation Period - Industrial Relations Commission Decision
Employee's Termination Upheld Due to Serious Misconduct
Employee Can Appeal Termination After Completing Probation Period
Commission Denies Costs for Summons to Produce Documents
Unfair Dismissal Claim Successful Due to Insufficient Grounds and Procedural Unfairness
A worker claimed that her dismissal was unfair due to insufficient reasons and improper procedures. The Industrial Relations Commission agreed, finding that the employer did not provide enough justification and followed unfair processes. The worker was awarded compensation.
Clarification on Leave Entitlements Under 38-Hour Workweek
The Industrial Relations Commission clarified how leave entitlements are calculated under the 38-hour workweek system. This includes annual, sick, and long service leave, with each day of leave resulting in an 8-hour debit to the employee's leave entitlements, while 0.4 of an hour is notionally added to the employee's RDO.