Franks v Hunter New England Area Health Service [2007] NSWIRComm 100

Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales

CITATION: Franks v Hunter New England Area Health Service [2007] NSWIRComm 100

APPLICANT PARTIES: Maree Joy Franks RESPONDENT Hunter New England Area Health Service

FILE NUMBER(S): IRC 3947 of 2005

CORAM: Harrison DP

CATCHWORDS: Application for relief from unfair dismissal - Employee registered nurse - accusations of misconduct, failure to document work records accurately, failure to attend to palliative care patients in accordance with guidelines for visitation, failure to complete motor vehicle usage records accurately - first investigation determined remedial program - second investigation and inquiry - further allegations - resignation effected on advice that employer intended to dismiss. Held - Constructive dismissal - no evidence to support allegations - no factual base to misconduct - remedial program determined by first investigation not implemented - re-employment ordered - wages lost and continuity of service awarded - delay in conclusion of proceedings due to ill health of advocate - reduction in order for wages lost due to delay.

Industrial Relations Act 1996 LEGISLATION CITED: Health Services Act 1997 Coroner's Act 1980

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