Perryman v Fast Colours Pty Ltd

Perryman v Fast Colours Pty Ltd is a case heard by the Fair Work Commission. The applicant, Perryman, sought relief from the first respondent, Fast Colours Pty Ltd, in relation to alleged unlawful termination of employment and underpayment of wages. The case was brought before the Commission as Perryman contended that his dismissal was unjust and that he was not fairly compensated for his work. The Fair Work Commission was required to determine whether the dismissal was harsh, unjust, or unreasonable, as well as whether the applicant was underpaid and to what extent. The Commission also needed to assess if the respondent had valid reasons for the termination of employment and whether the underpayment was inadvertent.

The Commission found that Perryman's dismissal was indeed harsh, unjust, or unreasonable, given the lack of prior warnings and the manner in which it was carried out. It was determined that Perryman was underpaid, as the respondent failed to properly account for the hours worked and the applicable award rates. The Commission concluded that the respondent did not have valid reasons to terminate Perryman's employment and that the underpayment was not inadvertent. As a result, the Commission ordered the respondent to pay the applicant compensation in the amount of $20,000 within 14 days of the order.