Catchwords:

INDUSTRIAL LAW – adverse action – where primary judge found that respondent was dismissed in contravention of s 340(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – appeal against order to that effect on the grounds that the judge failed to provide adequate reasons for his conclusion and did not answer the question whether the appellants had established that the adverse action was not taken for a reason proscribed by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), or for reasons which included such a reason, by reference to all the evidence – appeal allowed – cross-appeal and notice of contention dismissed, new trial of adverse action claim ordered

CONTRACT – where primary judge found that respondent was entitled to be paid an incentive payment pursuant to the respondent’s contract of employment – whether on its proper construction respondent so entitled – appeal allowed, cross-appeal dismissed – new trial of claim for breach of contract of employment and other claims for damages ordered