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Solicitor was employee of firm, despite contractor agreement: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has found that a solicitor who entered into a contract akin to an independent contractor agreement with Linkpoint Lawyers was an employee of the firm.
Court throws out law lecturer’s defamation suit over FWC case
A judge has tossed a defamation suit by a Swinburne University academic against a publisher over an article about a Fair Work Commission decision, finding the article was a fair report of a public document.
Uber can’t stay reactivation of speeding driver pending appeal
Uber's bid to halt an order for reactivation of a driver who went over the speed limit on four trips has been rejected by the Fair Work Commission, which said the rideshare giant had not established any risk arising absent a stay.
FWC supports WFH plan to combat ‘commuting fatigue’
The Fair Work Commission has sided with Victoria University's proposal that a student advisor trial one day a week working from home, which the employee said was needed due to "physical fatigue associated with commuting". 
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.
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.
Fired Aldi worker hit with costs for using ‘plain wrong’ AI in FWC case
The Fair Work Commission has made the "very rare" decision to hit a former Aldi employee with costs after he relied heavily on artificial intelligence which undermined his own case.  
FWO warns gig employers to read up on new minimun wage standards
The workplace regulator has put gig economy employers on notice, with new minimum wage standards for on-demand delivery workers taking effect on Monday in a world-first for the sector.
Former union boss Diana Asmar flags bid to vacate FWC trial
Former Health Services Union secretary Diana Asmar wants to vacate an upcoming trial over an alleged false invoicing scheme, citing funding and health concerns.