David Chambers

May 22, 2024 | hcamag.com | Rachel Bogardus Drew |David Chambers |Maud Beach

Decision not to offer new contract after series of rolling contracts was termination In the recent decision of Warren George Francis v. Volunteer Marine Rescue Assoc Qld Inc [2024] FWC 978, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has held that providing early notice of non-renewal for a fixed-term contract can constitute dismissal.

May 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Rachel Bogardus Drew |Maud Beach |David Chambers

In the recent decision of Warren George Francis v Volunteer Marine Rescue Assoc Qld Inc [2024] FWC 978, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has held that providing early notice of non-renewal for a fixed-term contract can constitute dismissal. Mr Francis commenced employment with the Volunteer Marine Rescue Association (the Respondent) as a State Training Officer in January 2021 on a six-month contract.