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BHP to get Full Court’s ear in challenge to public holiday class action
A Full Federal Court is set to hear BHP's challenge to the employment law underpinning a union's class action, with the energy giant to argue that the Fair Work Act provision governing public holidays is not capable of breach.
Victoria’s WFH laws amended after pushback from business
Victoria's landmark working from home laws have been revised after lobbying from business groups, with the changes meaning employers can temporarily revoke the right if the arrangement becomes unreasonable.
Orica shotfirers win High Court fight over long service leave
The High Court has found that Orica shotfirers working at black coal mines are entitled to portable long service leave, overturning a Full Federal Court ruling that found they were not eligible under the coal industry scheme.
Qantas wins access to pilot’s medical records in Fair Work case
A court has ordered a former Qantas pilot to hand over his medical records in a Fair Work case, finding the documents were relevant to the airline's defence.
FWC tosses claim by former Cisco senior lawyer
The Fair Work Commission has found that a former senior lawyer for Cisco was not forced to resign, despite protracted disputes with the company over his health, pay and position.
Melbourne Uni loses challenge to professor’s reinstatement
The University of Melbourne has lost its appeal of a decision ordering it to reinstate an academic who was sacked for allegedly harassing a female colleague.
Macsteel wins injunction against ex-CFO accused of misusing info
Steel trader Macsteel International has won an injunction barring its former chief financial officer from disclosing or using its confidential information, after he downloaded almost 10,000 documents containing sensitive information. 
Former Blackbay Lawyers partner resolves dispute with firm
A former partner at BlackBay Lawyers has settled his dispute with the Sydney defamation firm.
KPMG exec embroiled in audit scandal sues firm after expulsion
Former KPMG chief operating officer Eileen Hoggett has launched legal proceedings against her former employer, following her expulsion from the firm over a whistleblower's allegations of client data leaks.
Law professor fights dismissal recommendation over alleged student kiss
A Sydney-based law professor is challenging a university investigator's dismissal recommendation following allegations he kissed a student during a study tour in Paris.