Scott v Harris HMC
[2026] FWC 1723
The Facts Ms Scott was dismissed by Harris HMC on 2 March 2026 and filed her unfair dismissal application 23 days outside the 21-day statutory window. She claimed she had delayed lodging because the employer had led her to believe she would receive a positive reference and assistance finding new work, and she only later realised this had not eventuated. She also admitted she was unaware of the 21-day deadline. The Decision The Commissioner refused to grant an extension of…
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