{"id":105,"date":"2026-10-23T03:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T03:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justrelations.com.au\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2026-11-04T04:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:03:10","slug":"case-summary-ryan-anderson-v-coles-supermarkets-australia-pty-ltd-fwc-3086","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justrelations.com.au\/blog\/2026\/10\/23\/case-summary-ryan-anderson-v-coles-supermarkets-australia-pty-ltd-fwc-3086\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Summary: Ryan Anderson v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd FWC 3086"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a decision handed down on <strong>23 October 2026<\/strong>, the Fair Work Commission found that while Coles had a valid reason to dismiss Mr Ryan Anderson, his <strong>dismissal was harsh and unreasonable<\/strong>. Consequently, Deputy President Wright ordered Coles to pay a specific financial remedy. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourlifechoices.com.au\/retail\/the-coles-worker-the-shoplifters-and-the-smoko-that-cost-him-his-job-3\/\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Tags<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>#FairWorkAct2009<\/code><code>#UnfairDismissal<\/code><code>#SeriousMisconduct<\/code><code>#ColesSupermarkets<\/code><code>#ValidReason<\/code><code>#HarshAndUnreasonable<\/code><code>#CompensationRemedy<\/code><code>#WorkplacePolicyBreach<\/code><code>#AustralianEmploymentLaw<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccb Case Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Applicant:<\/strong> Mr Ryan Anderson (Self-represented)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Respondent:<\/strong> Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (Represented by Ms Sayomi Ariyawansa, Solicitor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Commission Member:<\/strong> Deputy President Wright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Date of Decision:<\/strong> 23 October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Matter Number:<\/strong> U2025\/20683<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Citation:<\/strong> \\(2026\\) FWC 3086<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc6 Final Outcome &amp; Financial Remedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fair Work Commission declined to order reinstatement because Mr Anderson&#8217;s continuing belief that Coles&#8217; safety policies did not apply to him while on a break undermined the necessary employer trust. Instead, Deputy President Wright ordered a financial remedy: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Compensation Awarded:<\/strong> <strong>$6,483.51 plus superannuation<\/strong> (less applicable tax).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Payment Deadline:<\/strong> Coles was ordered to process the payment by <strong>6 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Calculation Details:<\/strong> The Commission estimated that Mr Anderson would have likely remained employed for another 12 months, earning $24,973.52. However, the payout was calculated based on a 15-week job search window ($7,203.90) and then <strong>reduced by 10%<\/strong> because his misconduct contributed directly to his termination. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Key Facts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Employment History:<\/strong> Mr Anderson worked as a Casual Store Team Member at Coles Pyrmont from 14 October 2015 until his dismissal (approximately 10 years of service). [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/peterhindeleh_bentham-sydney-employment-lawyers-activity-7520820156273668097-OWkt\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourlifechoices.com.au\/retail\/the-coles-worker-the-shoplifters-and-the-smoko-that-cost-him-his-job-3\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The Incident (1 December 2025):<\/strong> While in uniform, Mr Anderson witnessed two underage, notorious shoplifters stealing alcohol from an adjacent, Coles-owned Liquorland store. He physically restrained one of the shoplifters for approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/peterhindeleh_bentham-sydney-employment-lawyers-activity-7520820156273668097-OWkt\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourlifechoices.com.au\/retail\/the-coles-worker-the-shoplifters-and-the-smoko-that-cost-him-his-job-3\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Workplace Culture:<\/strong> Mr Anderson gave evidence that a lack of security led to a store culture where employees frequently took matters into their own hands to stop thieves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Suspension and Breach (3\u20134 December 2025):<\/strong> Coles suspended Mr Anderson pending an investigation and banned him from entering Coles stores. He breached this direction by entering the Pyrmont store the following day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Termination (11 December 2025):<\/strong> Coles dismissed Mr Anderson for serious misconduct regarding the physical altercation and the subsequent breach of his suspension conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2696\ufe0f Commission Findings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Valid Reason:<\/strong> A valid reason for dismissal did exist due to the physical restraint incident and the breach of the lawful store ban.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Harsh &amp; Unreasonable:<\/strong> Despite the valid reason, the termination was ruled unfair because Mr Anderson did not <em>knowingly or deliberately<\/em> breach company policy, possessed a lengthy 10-year service history, and maintained a previously unblemished employment record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.<\/strong> It is a condensed interpretation of the provided Fair Work Commission transcript extract and external findings and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal counsel. 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