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‘Inoffensive drunkenness’ at work party not grounds for firing, FWC says
An employee of electrical contractor Ryan Wilks who was fired for getting drunk at a co-worker's farewell party can have her job back, the Fair Work Commission has found, saying most Australians would face the ax if "inoffensive drunkenness" were grounds for sacking someone.
CFMMEU fined $55,000 for pressuring worker to join union
The CFMMEU has been hit with a $55,080 penalty after a judge found the union pressured a landscaper to join despite only being contracted to work for a couple of days.
Bosses could go to jail under Morrison Government plan to tackle worker exploitation
Employers could face jail time for underpaying staff under measures unveiled by the Morrison Government Thursday that also include extending the accessorial liability provisions of the Fair Work Act.
CFMMEU wants to intervene in WorkPac class action
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy union is seeking court approval to intervene in a class action against labour hire company WorkPac on behalf of casual miners who claim they were denied annual leave and other entitlements.
Mach Energy faces $20M lawsuit by ex-managing director
Mining firm Mach Energy is facing legal action from its former managing director over $20 million in shares allegedly owed under an equity incentive scheme.
Rugby player benched over sex assault charges sues league
A rugby player has sued the Australian Rugby League Commission after he was barred from playing while he faces sex assault charges.
Sacked Qantas flight attendant loses appeal over Manhattan martini drinking spree
A former Qantas flight attendant who was sacked after getting drunk on peach martinis at a bar while off duty in Manhattan has lost an appeal of a finding that the airline had valid reasons for dismissing him.
ABC paid Michelle Guthrie $730,000 to settle unfair dismissal case
The ABC paid ousted managing managing director Michelle Guthrie $730,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging unfair dismissal.
Building cop gets lumped with more costs for ‘Cup of Tea’ case against CFMMEU
The Australian Building and Construction Commission has been served another costs order after losing a case it brought against a pair of CFMMEU officials who visited a construction site at Melbourne Airport to have a cup of tea with a worker.
CFMMEU abused safety officer at Qube work site, ABCC says in new action
The Australian Building and Construction Commission has brought a new lawsuit against the CFMMEU, alleging the union organised unlawful industrial action and verbally abused a health and safety advisor at a Queensland building site.