Thomas Foods stand-down was unfair, Fair Work Commission finds

Peri Strathearn
September 7 2018 - 5:00am
Thomas Foods International workers watch the meat works burn on January 3, 2018. Photo: File.
Thomas Foods International workers watch the meat works burn on January 3, 2018. Photo: File.

An employee should not have been stood down without pay indefinitely after the Thomas Foods International (TFI) fire, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a case that could have implications for up to 1000 others.

Peri Strathearn

Peri Strathearn

Senior journalist, The Murray Valley Standard

Alter ego of uke player Barney Rebel. E-cyclist, Leafs fan, Uniting churchgoer, consumer of baked goods, dad of two girls.

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