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The CFMEU has abandoned its landmark multi-million dollar class action against labour hire company Workpac following the High Court's ruling that dashed the hopes of casual workers seeking leave entitlements.
The law firm that's running seven class actions challenging the 'casualisation' of mine workers says the cases still have a way forward despite suffering a "disappointing setback" from the High Court's finding that a Glencore mine worker was a casual employee because he worked on an "assignment-to-assignment" basis.
The High Court has found casual employees who work regular shifts are not entitled to paid annual, personal and compassionate leave under the Fair Work Act, putting the fate of seven class actions by casual miners in question.
Employment class action law firm Adero Law is seeking to intervene in the Fair Work Ombudsman’s action against Woolworths, saying the “misconceived” proceedings have disrupted mediation in a class action against the supermarket chain for which 3,000 employees have registered.
A judge has ordered that class action firm Adero Law take down surveys from its website allegedly aimed at collecting registration data from group members in an underpayment class action against convenience store chain On The Run.
Convenience store chain On The Run has filed a bid for law firm Adero Law to take down surveys published on its website allegedly aimed at collecting registration data from group members in an underpayment class action against the company.
With roots in middle-class Canberra, Adero Law’s managing director Rory Markham takes pride in his role reinvigorating the industrial relations class action and putting pressure on companies to pay their staff on time and in full.
A judge has ordered employees of supermarket chain Romeo's to receive a further corrective opt-out notice in class actions against the company following claims that a senior manager again initiated discussions with group members about the case.
A shareholder's attempt to reverse a $3.15 million share acquisition by the managing director of construction giant Consolidated Builders Ltd has been dismissed by a judge, despite finding the case had "a reasonable probability of success".
Lawyerly is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Litigation Rising Stars competition, which honours 30 lawyers under the age of 40 for their work in high-stakes litigation.