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.
Unfair Dismissal Case for Two Sisters Settled by Industrial Relations Commission NSW
Unfair Dismissal Application Dismissed for Being Out of Time
Stay Granted Pending Appeal in Unfair Dismissal Case
Successful Unfair Dismissal Claim Due to Lack of Procedural Fairness
Unfair Dismissal Claim Dismissed Due to Poor Performance Impacting Business
Appeal Dismissed Over Sexist Comments Dismissal
Enterprise Agreement Approved by IR Commission NSW
In 2005, the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales approved an enterprise agreement between workers and their employer. The agreement was found to comply with all necessary statutory requirements and passed the no net detriment test.
Enterprise Agreement Approved by NSW Industrial Relations Commission
Employer Ordered to Address Health and Safety Concerns Over Toxic Solvents in Flags
The Industrial Relations Commission ordered an employer to address health and safety concerns over toxic solvents in plastic promotional flags used in the workplace. The Commission found that the employer failed to provide adequate information to employees and customers about the potential hazards of the flags.
Increase in Tool Allowance Does Not Require Wage Rounding Up
Union Wins Wage Increase for 'Lagging' Award
Claimant Seeks to Discontinue Proceedings After Court of Appeal Decision
Employer's Appeal Against Robbery Penalty Dismissed
Employer Held Liable for Worker's Injury Due to Safety Failures
Unfair Dismissal Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Credibility
Joining Multiple Applicants in Employment Proceedings
Unfair Dismissal Appeal Dismissed Due to Binding Settlement Agreement
Employer Fined for Machinery Safety Failures in NSWIRComm Case
Commission Has Jurisdiction Over Union Representation in Disciplinary Proceedings
The Industrial Relations Commission decided it had the power to handle a dispute where an employer refused to let an employee be represented by a union during disciplinary proceedings. The Commission ruled that it could intervene despite the existence of an Australian Workplace Agreement.
Employer Held Liable for Fatal Injury Caused by Unsafe Construction Practices
An employer was found responsible for a fatal injury at a construction site due to unsafe practices. The court ruled that the employer failed to ensure a safe system of work and protect non-employees from risks, resulting in a $13,500 fine.