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Jeffrey v IBM Australia Limited [2014] FWC 8166 | Case summary | Zoe

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Jeffrey v IBM Australia Limited [2014] FWC 8166

[2014] FWC 8166

Fair Work Commission|2014-11-17|Before: Deputy President Mccarthy, President Mccarthy

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Fair Work Commission

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2014-11-17

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Deputy President Mccarthy, President Mccarthy

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Judgment (2 paragraphs)

[1]

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2014FWC8166.htm#P46_5215) see s.394 of the FW Act.

[2]

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2014FWC8166.htm#P117_18523) It is apparent that the date was an American format meaning it was 8 December 2011 that the case manager changed

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Applicant/Plaintiff:

Jeffrey

Respondent/Defendant:

IBM Australia Limited [2014] FWC 8166

Legislation Cited (2)

Work Act 2009

Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981(WA)

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