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Decision on Jurisdiction
The Commission has found that it does not have jurisdiction to hear a claim for contractual benefits where the contract of employment has been entered into, performed and administered outside of WA.
7 Jul 2010.
Salary Cap For Lodging Claims Of Unfair Dismissal Or Denial Of Contractual Benefits
Section 29AA(3) and (4) of the Industrial Relations Act, 1979 provides that the Commission must not determine a claim for harsh, oppressive or unfair dismissal or a claim for a denied contractual benefit if an industrial instrument does not apply to the employment and the contract of employment provides for a salary which exceeds the prescribed amount.
1 Jul 2010.
Decision of Road Freight Transport Industry Tribunal
The Road Freight Transport Industry Tribunal delivered a decision requiring payment of a sum owing under an owner-driver contract.
23 Jun 2010.
Application for Interim Order Dismissed
The Commission delivered a decision dismissing an application for an interim order.
23 Jun 2010.
LHMU Wages Claim
The
Decision in this matter regarding the LHMU wages claim for education assistants and other government workers has issued today.
11 Jun 2010.
2010 State Wage Case decision issued
The Commission in Court Session issued a
Statement and
Decision in the 2010 State Wage Case on Friday, 11 June 2010. The
General Order issued on Wednesday, 16 June 2010. Proceedings of the case can be viewed
here.
11 Jun 2010.
2010 State Wage Case
The Commission is required before 1 July in each year to set the minimum wage to apply to employers and employees covered by the WA industrial relations system. All five Commissioners sat as the Commission in Court Session on 1 June 2010 to hear oral submissions from the Trades and Labor Council, Minister for Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (Inc).
2 Jun 2010.
Commission Cancels 67 Awards
The Commission issued a
Decision this week which cancelled 67 Awards after concluding that the effect of the
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) means that there is no employee covered by the State industrial relations system to whom these Awards apply.
20 May 2010.