Crosbie v Morris and Sons Melbourne Pty Ltd

In *Crosbie v Morris and Sons Melbourne Pty Ltd*, heard before Judge Mercuri, the applicant, Ms. Crosbie, a former retail employee, brought a claim against her former employer, Morris and Sons Melbourne Pty Ltd, concerning alleged underpayment of wages. The dispute centred on the correct classification of Ms. Crosbie under the *General Retail Industry Award 2010*, specifically in relation to her entitlement to meal breaks and the calculation of her hours of work, particularly following her transition from casual to full-time employment.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether Ms. Crosbie had been correctly classified under the award, whether she had received her full entitlements regarding meal breaks, and how her hours of work should be calculated, especially in light of the change in her employment status from casual to permanent. The court was required to interpret the relevant provisions of the *General Retail Industry Award 2010* to determine the employer's obligations.

Judge Mercuri dismissed Ms. Crosbie's application. The court found that the employer had complied with the terms of the *General Retail Industry Award 2010* in relation to Ms. Crosbie's classification, meal breaks, and the calculation of her hours of work. The evidence presented did not establish that Ms. Crosbie had been underpaid or that her entitlements under the award had not been met.