The Case

Jeater v Mondiale VGL Pty Ltd (2022)

Mr Jeater was employed as a truck driver for Mondiale VGL Pty Ltd (Mondiale). Mondiale made Mr Jeater’s position redundant, which it claimed was due to a downturn in business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr Jeater argued the real reason for the termination of his employment was because he had exercised his workplace right to make a complaint or enquiry about his employment, including when he:

• raised concerns about safety;
• raised concerns about the validity of a written warning;
• complained about unrealistic delivery times;
• complained about the cancellation of his annual leave;
• requested a flexible work arrangement;
• complained about bullying; and
• objected to proposed reductions in his pay.