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A workplace advisor has added to its lengthy history of "problematic" conduct before the Fair Work Commission, which has formally recommended it repay a settlement sum it received on behalf of an employee.

In September last year, shortly after his dismissal, the Elite Elevators employee contacted workplace advisory service 'Employee Dismissals' to seek representation for a general protections matter.

Employee Dismissals agreed to represent him in seeking the "reversal" of his dismissal and compensation, noting its professional fee was $4,490 plus GST, and subject to its 'no win no fee guarantee'.

The employee accepted Employee Dismissals' 'terms of service' two minutes after receiving its email, and 30 minutes later, it sent him a six-page 'terms and conditions and instructions to act' letter. He signed that letter 64 seconds later...