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McDonald’s franchisees need to ‘fish or cut bait’ in class action, judge says
McDonald’s franchisees named in an underpayments class action over alleged unpaid pre and post-shift work by managers need to decide by the end of the year whether they wish to be bound by agreed facts for the initial trial, a judge has said.
Former MinterEllison employee suing firm can give evidence by AVL
A judge has allowed a former MinterEllison employee who has accused the firm of unlawful dismissal to give evidence by audio-visual link from a “quiet, low-stimulus room” in light of her medical conditions.
Sacked CEO Paul Guerra sues Melbourne Football Club
Sacked Melbourne Football Club CEO Paul Guerra has launched unfair dismissal proceedings against the club and its president Steven Smith.
NRMA settles whistleblower suit by former in-house lawyer
Insurer NRMA has resolved a Fair Work case by a former in-house lawyer who alleged she was dismissed after making a whistleblower complaint.
JLL execs can bring unfair dismissal claims after lawyer’s error
Two former executives at Jones Lang LaSalle can bring unfair dismissal claims against the real estate giant, despite a solicitor’s error meaning the cases were technically out of time.
FWC responds to flood of AI-generated claims with new guidance
The Fair Work Commission has released a new guidance on the use of AI, requiring that litigants disclose their use of the technology, verify the accuracy of all facts and case law and any witness statements.
Potentia co-founder, Mallesons partner take stand in row with ex-partner
Potentia Capital co-founder Tim Reed has told the Federal Court settlement negotiations with former partner Andrew Joyce were in "flux" and never finalised, in a case by Joyce seeking to enforce the terms of the agreement.
Fired Aldi worker hit with costs for using ‘plain wrong’ AI in FWC case
The Fair Work Commission has made the "very rare" decision to hit a former Aldi employee with costs after he relied heavily on artificial intelligence which undermined his own case.  
Latham avoids contempt referral over ‘incompetent NCAT’ tweet
Former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham has avoided a referral for contempt after he griped on social media in response to a tribunal decision in favour of Sydney MP Alex Greenwich.