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Legal recruiter told employee it was not her job to ‘worry about the gender pay gap’, suit claims
The managing director of legal recruiter Mahlab allegedly told an employee representing a female client who had received an employment offer from Bayer that she should not "worry about the gender pay gap", according to a new lawsuit.
Sacked Laing O’Rourke exec wins $1.5M for unfair dismissal over fight with Stayz hosts
Engineering and construction firm Laing O'Rourke has been ordered to pay a former employee $1.5 million in loss and damages following his dismissal over false claims he was aggressive towards Stayz hosts who complained about a late night work party.
HFW lures top litigation, restructuring partners from Johnson Winter Slattery
HFW has snagged two partners specialising in litigation and restructuring and insolvency from Johnson Winter Slattery, including the firm's litigation practice group head.
IAG’s risk assessment of COVID claims under microscope in shareholder class action
A judge has granted broad discovery to a shareholder class action against IAG over COVID-related disclosures, saying the documents sought were relevant to determining the likelihood the insurer knew of the risk that it would have to pay out business interruption claims covered by polices that referenced defunct legislation.
Financial advisor jailed for 12 years after fleecing clients of $6M
A former financial advisor at the now-defunct Growth Plus Financial Group has been convicted on 28 counts of fraud and jailed for 12 years for defrauding clients of $6 million, in conduct a judge described as "evil" and "systematic".
Ten reporter settles personal injury case, forges ahead with discrimination suit
Former Ten journalist Tegan George has reached a settlement in a case claiming she suffered PTSD on the job, but will continue her separate lawsuit against the TV network for alleged sex discrimination.
AGL overcharged hundreds of customers receiving Centrelink payments, court finds
A judge has found energy company AGL committed thousands of contraventions of the Retail Rules by continuing to deduct payments from welfare recipients after they had closed their accounts.
Telstra’s case stayed against family of employee accused of $3M theft
Telstra's case against two family members of a former employee accused of stealing millions of dollars in phones and other electronics has been paused pending the outcome of criminal proceedings, with a court finding the telco's pursuit of proceeds of the alleged crime would prejudice the pair's right to silence.
Trans woman wins landmark ruling in discrimination case against female-only app
In a test of Julia Gillard-era amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act guarding against discrimination on the basis of gender identity, the Federal Court has ruled that a trans-exclusionary social media app, Giggle for Girls, was unlawfully discriminatory.
Rex Airlines awarded more time to search for buyer
Collapsed regional carrier Rex Airlines has won extra time before holding its second creditors meeting, as administrators continue their search for a buyer which would ensure a better deal for the airline's tens of thousands of creditors.