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Spotless judgment clarifies redundancy payment exception
Spotless Services violated the Fair Work Act by failing to pay redundancy for workers employed at Perth International Airport, a court has found, in a ruling that clarifies when employers are on the hook for redundancy payments.
CFMMEU sued over official’s potty mouth
Australia's building watchdog has taken the CFMMEU to court after one of its officials allegedly called a health and safety officer a “f****ing dog” during a site visit to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre last year.
Railtrain recklessly misled vocational trainees, union tells court
Vocational training firm Railtrain knowingly and recklessly misled trainees about their rights to be paid as employees, according to an amended court filing by the Rail, Tram, and Bus Industry Union.
Productivity Commission recommends ‘best in show’ shortlist as part of major super shake-up
An independent expert panel who will determine a 'Best in Show' shortlist of super funds would take over from unions and employers in controlling Australia's default superannuation system as part of a major overhaul of the $2.7 trillion industry recommended Thursday.
Adero hits Hays, Stellar Personnel with employment class actions
Adero Law has filed class actions against labour hire companies Hays and Stellar Personnel on behalf of casual miners who allege they were entitled to accrued leave, on the eve of what's expected to be a banner year for employment class actions in Australia.
Casual worker test case to be heard by Full Court
A case that challenges the test for determining casual employment under the Fair Work Act is a matter of public importance and will be heard by the Full Federal Court, the court's top judge has said.
ACCC takes action against Employsure for unconscionable conduct
Employment relations company Employsure has been taken to court by the consumer watchdog for allegedly duping small businesses into signing long-term contracts after promising free workplace advice that appeared to be government affiliated.
Hytera ordered to hand over ‘stolen’ Motorola code
Hytera Communications has been ordered to hand over source code that Motorola Solutions claims was stolen by three employees who jumped ship between the companies.
Union merger challenge shot down by Federal Court
An employer group has lost an appeal to the Full Federal Court to overturn the merger of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union with two other unions.
Judge sidesteps recusal bid in Norton Rose spat with ex-partner
A judge facing calls to recuse himself from a dispute between law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and a dismissed employment partner has avoided hearing the disqualification application, with the case being allocated to another judge.