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Worthington v Esler Family Trust [2016] FWC 7773 | Case summary | Zoe

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Worthington v Esler Family Trust [2016] FWC 7773

[2016] FWC 7773

Fair Work Commission|2016-11-04|Before: Commissioner Harper

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Fair Work Commission

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2016-11-04

Before

Commissioner Harper

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Original judgment source is linked above.

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Judgment (2 paragraphs)

[1]

(#P25_536) Worthington v Esler Family Trust T/A Commodore Motor Inn, .

[2016] FWC 5740

[2]

(#P158_11389) PR587255.

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Parties

Applicant/Plaintiff:

Worthington

Respondent/Defendant:

Esler Family Trust [2016] FWC 7773

Legislation Cited (1)

Work Act 2009

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