Application by Baptistcare Incorporated [2015] FWC 2702 (20 April 2015)

[2015] FWC 2702

Fair Work Act 2009_

s.120 - Application to vary redundancy pay for other employment or incapacity to pay

[1] On 2 April 2015, Baptistcare Incorporated (Employer) made application to the Fair Work Commission (Commission) pursuant to s.120 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) to vary the redundancy pay due to Ms Jane Kay (Employee) as a consequence of the Employer reducing the hours worked per week by the Employee.

[2] The Employer provides services in the aged care industry.

[3] The application was the subject of a conference on 20 April 2015. The Employee attended the conference.

[4] The Employee advised the Commission that she was aware of the application, verified the facts set out in the application relating to a reduction of 2.8 hours per week and revision of her duties. The Employee's preferred position was to remain in the revised position with the Employer and have a reduction in 2.8 ordinary hours per week.

[5] Section 119 specifies the entitlement of the employees.

(a) an employee is entitled to be paid an amount of redundancy pay by the employer because of section 119; and

(i) obtains other acceptable employment for the employee; or

[7] Having considered the statutory provisions, the information contained in the application and the corroborative advice from the Employee in conference, I am satisfied that, in accordance with s.120(1)(b)(i) of the FW Act, I should exercise my discretion pursuant to s.120(2) of the FW Act and reduce the redundancy pay to $508.28 less the appropriate tax. An order will be issued to reflect this Decision.

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