LarnÉ-Jones v Human Synergistics Australia Limited

In the matter of *LarnÉ-Jones v Human Synergistics Australia Limited*, the applicant, Ms LarnÉ-Jones, brought proceedings against her former employer, Human Synergistics Australia Limited, and its directors. The dispute concerned Ms LarnÉ-Jones's summary dismissal from her employment and alleged contraventions of the *Fair Work Act 2009* (Cth) and the *Long Service Leave Act 1955* (NSW).

The court was required to determine several legal issues. These included whether Ms LarnÉ-Jones's dismissal constituted adverse action for a proscribed reason under the *Fair Work Act*, whether the employer contravened section 117 of the *Fair Work Act* by failing to provide the required notice of termination, and whether the directors were involved in any such contravention. Additionally, the court considered whether the employer breached the *Long Service Leave Act*, whether the employment agreement had been discharged and replaced by a new contract with implied terms regarding a bonus and reasonable notice, and whether there had been a breach of an express term concerning notice, leading to damages for breach of contract.

The court's reasoning and the legal principles applied are not detailed in the provided text. However, the issues raised indicate a focus on employment law, specifically concerning unfair dismissal, notice periods, long service leave entitlements, and contractual obligations. The court would have analysed the terms of the employment agreement, the circumstances of the dismissal, and the relevant provisions of the *Fair Work Act* and the *Long Service Leave Act* to determine whether any contraventions had occurred.

The parties were directed to submit Short Minutes of Orders to give effect to the court's reasons by 1 May 2015.