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FWO mulls summary judgment bid in Setka, CFMEU case
Employment 2025-05-09 11:38 pm By Andy Sidler

Ex-CFMEU Victorian branch boss John Setka has still not filed his defence in a case alleging he tried to get the former head of the construction industry watchdog sacked, and the Fair Work Ombudsman says it may seek summary judgment.

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra can’t knock out pianist’s case ahead of trial
Employment 2025-05-08 2:27 pm By Sam Matthews

Pianist Jayson Gillham’s claims against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will go to trial after a judge rejected its argument that his case should be dismissed because the protections of the state Equal Opportunity Act do not constitute workplace law. 

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Law firm fined $50,000 over ‘repugnant’ work environment
Employment 2025-05-07 11:57 pm By Sam Matthews

A Melbourne law firm has been hit with a $48,840 penalty in a case by a junior lawyer who was required to work over 200 hours in three weeks, including several days and nights spent working around the clock in a hotel.

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BBC exec who alleged she was investigated for ‘top-down’ decision making drops suit
Employment 2025-05-07 11:40 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A BBC Studios Australia executive who alleged she was the victim of adverse action and discrimination after she exercised her workplace rights has dropped her suit against her employer.

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Dovetail denies harassment claim, says lawyer had ‘consensual loving relationship’ with CEO
Employment 2025-05-06 1:57 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Dovetail has hit back at a lawsuit alleging its boss sexually assaulted the tech start-up’s female legal counsel, claiming it was a “consensual loving relationship”.

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No contrition, but Fortrend avoids big penalties in spat with Shaw & Partners pair
Employment 2025-05-06 11:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has ordered Fortrend Securities to pay $181,000 in penalties after finding it unlawfully withheld the bonuses of two financial advisers who jumped ship to rival Shaw & Partners, saying the lower penalties were appropriate despite “not a word of contrition”. 

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Pregnant solicitor says law firm used performance issues as pretext for sacking
Employment 2025-05-06 11:33 pm By Andy Sidler

The Fair Work Commission has allowed a Queensland solicitor’s claim that she was dismissed because of her recently announced pregnancy to move forward.

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Seven hits back at suit over Lerhmann interview, says settlement breached by ex-Spotlight producer
Defamation 2025-05-05 11:38 pm By Christine Caulfield

Seven has gone on the offensive in a lawsuit by former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach that alleges the broadcaster breached a settlement deed and defamed him, arguing it was Auerbach who broke the terms of their agreement. 

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Lander & Rogers settles suit by wheelchair-bound practice group manager
Employment 2025-05-02 11:07 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Lander & Rogers has settled a lawsuit by a former practice group manager alleging the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.

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Criminal barrister accused of sexual harassment in paralegal’s suit
Business of Law 2025-05-01 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

A criminal defence lawyer sexually harassed a female paralegal who worked at his Fremantle firm, according to a suit that details a series of alleged incidents, including a request that she wear his wife’s court robes.

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