We are very happy to announce our most recent unfair dismissal win at the Fair Work Commission. Our client Ms Adachi has been reinstated to employment with Qantas Airways Limited and partly compensated with backpay. Commissioner Roberts issued his decision on the matter on 10 February 2014. We congratulate Ms Adachi on her outcome and wish her the best of luck in her future employment.
Background
Ms Adachi worked as a qantas air hostess for just under 25 years. Since 1998 she had been a Customer Service Supervisor. Her employment was terminated by Qantas on 15 March 2013 following an incident between her and Mr El Khoury on 17 February 2013. What occurred on 17 February and the nature of the interaction on that date between the Applicant and Mr El Khoury is the subject of strong dispute. Ms Adachi denies any misconduct and seeks reinstatement to her former position at Qantas together with compensation.
Short Outcome
In summary, the Commissioner found that there was no valid reason for the termination of Ms Adachi’s employment and further found that her dismissal was harsh, unjust and unreasonable. The Commissioner found that she should be reinstated to her former position at Qantas with full continuity of employment for all purposes excepting wages from the date of her termination of employment until the date of her reinstatement.
Full decision: Adachi v Qantas Airways Limited [2014]
For a copy of the order, see: order Adachi v Qantas Airways Limited [2014]
