The email explicitly stated that secondment did not create any employment relationship with the new company and did not guarantee continued employment following the secondment period.
However, the worker never signed the proposed secondment agreement as she wanted to obtain legal advice first. Meanwhile, the new owner installed payment terminals at the clinic on 1 February, though revenue remained quarantined for the original owner, and keys to the premises were handed over that same day.
Worker attends despite unclear employment status
On Monday, 3 February 2025, the worker attended and performed her usual duties from normal hours until 5:30 PM, despite the uncertainty surrounding her employment status.
The new owner’s evidence indicated he had not scheduled her to work and that rosters were still being managed by the original employer using their legacy system.
During the afternoon, the new owner visited the clinic for the first time, briefly meeting the worker with a handshake and a brief greeting lasting approximately 20 seconds.