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University of Sydney defeats lawsuit by lecturer sacked over swastika
The Federal Court has thrown out a lawsuit brought against the University of Sydney by a former political economy lecturer who was fired for a seminar slide that imposed the Nazi swastika on the Israeli flag.
FWC arbitration doesn’t doom union’s lawsuit against Airservices
A court has ruled that an arbitration proceeding before the Fair Work Commission does not doom a Federal Court lawsuit brought by the civilian air traffic controllers union against government-owned Airservices.
McDonald’s franchisee hit with $82,000 penalty for ‘systemic’ denial of drink and toilet breaks
A McDonald's franchisee has been ordered to pay $82,000 in penalties for systemically denying workers drink and toilet breaks and misleading them about their break entitlements, providing fuel for a class action investigation into the US fast food chain for allegedly denying workers rest breaks.
McDonald’s may get served with class action over rest breaks
Shine Lawyers and the union representing Australia's fast food workers are investigating a possible class action against McDonald's for allegedly failing to provide employees with rest breaks.
Shine investigating union case against McDonald’s over unpaid drink breaks
Shine Lawyers and the union backing Australia's fast food workers are investigating claims against McDonald's after the Federal Court ruled against a "reckless" franchisee who threatened to bar employees from toilet breaks.
Uber fails in second bid to put brakes on taxi driver class action
Uber has lost its latest challenge to a landmark class action that alleges the ride-sharing giant engaged in a conspiracy to steal business from taxi and limousine drivers across four states, with an appeals court dismissing arguments the case failed to properly allege an intent to harm.
Domino’s looks to strike out ‘rolled up, confusing’ underpayments class action
Domino's is seeking to strike out portions of the "rolled up, confusing pleading" in a class action over alleged worker underpayments, saying the case cannot be brought under the consumer law.
Judge should have thrown out taxi driver class action, Uber tells appeals court
Uber has once again attempted to put the brakes on a landmark class action which alleges the ride-sharing giant engaged in a conspiracy to steal business from taxi and limousine drivers across four states, telling a court of appeal that the trial judge wrongly departed from prevailing laws.
Domino’s Pizza delivered date to strike out class action claims
A date has been set in Domino’s bid to strike out parts of the statement of claim in a class action alleging franchisees underpaid thousands of workers across Australia for five years.
Law firm hits Uber with another class action after court loss
A plaintiffs law firm has fired off another class action against Uber after losing a bid to amend the group definition in a class action brought against the ride-sharing giant last year.