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Seven employee sues network for wages after exit to Ten
Seven Network's former director of program partnerships is suing the national broadcaster for putting her on unpaid maternity leave and extending her non-compete period after she resigned for rival Network Ten.
Union asks court to shut down AstraZeneca’s sick leave appeal
The Australian Workers Union has called on the Federal Court to toss AstraZeneca's challenge to a decision that workers are guaranteed 10 days' sick leave regardless of how long their working day is.
Appco drops appeal in ‘sham’ contracting class action
Fundraising company Appco Group has dropped its appeal of a judge's decision to let an $85 million wage case against it move forward as a class action.
Ray White promised agents riches, then axed them, suits say
Real estate group Ray White has been hit with lawsuits by two sacked directors of its projects unit, who claim they turned down profit-sharing job offers from industry rivals for lucrative, long-term employment with the family-owned agency that lasted seven months.
Qantas flight attendant can appeal sacking over Manhattan martinis
A former Qantas flight attendant who lost his job after getting drunk on peach martinis while off duty in New York City has won leave to appeal a decision that his dismissal was not unfair.
Vannin boss can’t escape cross claim by rival litigation funder
The managing director of litigation funder Vannin Capital lost a battle to dismiss a cross claim brought against him by rival LCM in a case alleging LCM has misapplied funds in its trust.
Qantas slammed for ‘ridiculous’ particulars request in Fair Work case
A Federal Court judge on Friday called a request for particulars by Qantas "ridiculous", during the first hearing in a case brought by mechanics alleging they weren't pay allowances owed while working on assignment in Los Angeles.
Guthrie files action against ABC over her sacking
Former ABC boss Michelle Guthrie has launched legal proceedings over her firing last month from the ABC, making an adverse action claim against the broadcaster.
Airservices judge OKs common fund despite Westpac’s Money Max appeal
A federal judge has signed off on a funding agreement in an employment class action against Airservices, even as he acknowledged a pending challenge to a landmark ruling that established the right of the court to make a common fund order.
Funeral insurer loses High Court appeal over profits from use of rival’s secrets
The High Court of Australia has rejected an appeal of a ruling that found a funeral insurer was liable for the use of a rival's confidential information by employees and instead granted a cross-appeal that more than doubled the rival's award of profits.