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Delivery drivers may be up for 30% pay increase following FWC review
Food and grocery delivery riders could soon receive award-style protections, including a guaranteed minimum rate of at least $31.30 an hour, after the Fair Work Commission published a draft minimum standards order for the gig economy.
Victorian businesses come out swinging against proposed WFH law
Victorian businesses are seeing red over the state government's proposed law to allow employees to work from home two days a week and make employers cover the reasonable costs of the arrangement.
Failed space start-up ordered to pay $2.4M to former CEO
A judge has ordered failed space start-up Equatorial Launch Australia to pay its former chief executive $2.4 million for breaching a commitment amount contract, despite the company now being in liquidation.
Sunday pay rates class actions flag constitutional challenge over bill
Four class actions against retail and fast food giants in South Australia have foreshadowed a constitutional challenge against proposed legislation that would retrospectively strip workers of the right to earn Sunday pay rates.
Jayson Gillham loses suit against MSO over concert cancellation
A judge has found the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra did not discriminate against pianist Jayson Gillham on the basis of political belief by cancelling a concert after he made comments that were critical of Israel's conduct in Gaza.
Cor Cordis loses fight over ex-managing partner’s fraud claims
Cor Cordis has lost its bid to strike out claims by the former chair of the insolvency firm that it "confected" reductions in work in progress to avoid paying his full retirement entitlements.
Childcare operator G8 faces $2M court action for underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action in the Federal Court against childcare operator G8 Education over allegations of underpayments, seeking compensation of over $2 million for 1,400 workers. 
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Counsel assisting CFMEU inquiry says construction code needed in lead-up to Olympics
Counsel assisting Queensland's inquiry into the CFMEU is pushing for a new construction code of practice and independent regulator, saying time is of the essence with the government poised to spend $7.1 billion for construction projects for the 2032 Olympic Games. 
Wisetech’s head of tax was sacked after bullying complaints, suit says
Wisetech's former head of tax is suing the company, claiming she was unfairly sacked after making complaints about bullying, under-resourcing and excessive work hours.
Parliamentary privilege bars Hansard in Fair Work bias challenge: court
The Full Federal Court has found Hansard extracts are inadmissible in Tesa Group's judicial review challenge to Fair Work Commission Deputy President and former Labor MP Terri Butler's refusal to recuse herself from the mining company's 'same job, same pay' cases.