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Class action solicitor pays barrister’s claimed fees for Tyro case on eve of bankruptcy hearing
A class action solicitor has paid a judgment debt of $50,000 ahead of a sequestration hearing over allegedly unpaid barrister’s fees from work on a class action against payments provider Tyro. But a court heard Tuesday the lawyer still faces a claim for unpaid superannuation by a former employee. 
Radio host Antoinette Lattouf headed to court against ABC after failed mediation
Former radio host Antoinette Lattouf will soon file Federal Court proceedings against the ABC after an attempt to mediate a dispute over her alleged unlawful termination was unsuccessful.
Transurban denies West Gate Tunnel project’s top lawyer made protected complaints
Toll road operator Transurban denies that the former head of legal for its West Gate Tunnel project exercised a workplace right when she complained that there was a "culture of fear and intimidation" on the project's commercial team and that the team was  suffering from "chaos and dysfunction".
Judge rejects Laing O’Rourke’s claim associate’s email created impression of bias
A judge has dismissed a recusal application in an employment case against Laing O'Rourke Australia, which alleged an email from his associate inferred misconduct by a barrister and a Mills Oakley solicitor representing the construction company.
Nine faces SafeWork NSW inquiries amid allegations of inappropriate behavior
NSW’s workplace health and safety regulator is conducting inquiries into Nine Entertainment amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour by its former news director, as several women in the TV industry mull sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
Car dealership Eagers backpays $16M to short-changed staff
Australia’s largest car dealership Eagers Automotive has backpaid 13,000 staff more than $16 million after the Fair Work Ombudsman found that five of its subsidiaries underpaid employees. 
Firefighters union fails on appeal in spat with Fire Rescue Victoria
The United Firefighters Union has lost an appeal of two Fair Work Commission decisions, with the Full Federal Court finding that a commissioner did not err in deciding the matter at a later time.
Failure to meet KPIs not valid reason for axing telemarketer: FWC
A failure to meet key performance indicators not written into her employment contract was not a valid reason for sacking a telemarketer, the FWC has found in awarding the worker $10,000 in compensation.
Westpac wins orders keeping lid on lawsuit, citing threat to settlement negotiations
Westpac has secured confidentiality orders blocking the release of details of an adverse action case by its former head of strategy, after arguing that publicity would hamper settlement talks and force it to defend itself in the media.
Ex-CEO won’t claim ‘primary responsibility’ for Zambrero’s success
Mexican fast food giant Zambrero has settled misleading and deceptive conduct claims brought against ex-CEO Stuart Cook, who has agreed to refrain from representing that he is “primarily responsible” for the chain’s success.