No, when it comes to Fair Work arbitration or conciliation the Commission’s role is to act as an independent third party to help develop possible solutions. The overall process is not a public hearing or a court. As such you can expect the Commission to be impartial. The Commission will assist each party to consider the different options in order to help resolve the matter.
As with the overall conciliation and arbitration process, the Fair Work Commission will not advocate for compensation. However, they may provide information about the terms of settlement.
The outcome of conciliation or arbitration will depend on the agreement made between each party. These Fair Work conciliation outcomes may include reinstatement of the employees job, an apology from the employer, compensation for lost wages, and/or changes to workplace policies.
The Fair Work Commission will not make a ruling on the outcome. However, if your complaint is not resolved there are further options available. These options include having your case heard in the Federal Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Putting forward an argument and outlaying the facts is no easy feat. Employees can do this on their own, however it is advisable to engage a lawyer or workplace advisor (us) to assist you with preparing everything you need and support you through the process. This will ensure no stone is left unturned and you have every possibility of reaching a positive outcome.
Here at AWDR we will fight your fight! We are superheroes and winning is in our DNA! With no win no fee options available you can sleep easy knowing you are in good hands without the added financial stress! Contact us on 1800 333 666 for an obligation free assessment to determine your rights and whether or not you can take your matter through the arbitration or conciliation process.
