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FWC blocks Sydney Trains’ bid to stop industrial action
Sydney Trains has lost its bid to block train crew from engaging in industrial action, with the Fair Work Commission rejecting claims that hundreds of employee absences on Friday were part of a “covert campaign”.
Judge rejects union boss’ bid to stay FWC case
A judge has rejected HSU secretary Diana Asmar's argument that a case against her over an alleged $2.7 million false invoicing scheme should be stayed because criminal charges were “on the cards”.
NSW rail unions agree to end work bans amid pay dispute
Unions involved in Sydney's rail worker pay dispute have agreed to pause all industrial action and revive negotiations with the NSW government on a new enterprise agreement. 
Union lawyers blasted for leaving worker ‘high and dry’ in dismissal case
The Fair Work Commission has described as a "disgrace" a decision by union lawyers to cease acting for an illiterate council worker who was unfairly dismissed from his job.
FWC orders halt to Sydney Trains work bans ahead of hearing
The Fair Work Commission has issued an interim order to suspend industrial action ahead of a hearing in action by the NSW government that aims to shut down the latest work ban.
Virgin loses appeal after axing flight attendant who drank 7.5 hours before shift
Virgin Airlines has lost its appeal of a Fair Work Commission ruling that reinstated a flight attendant who was dismissed for drinking a glass of prosecco 7.5 hours before a flight. 
Melbourne University must reinstate professor sacked for alleged harassment
The University of Melbourne has been ordered to reinstate an academic who was sacked for allegedly harassing a female colleague.
NRL referee loses second appeal over alleged unfair sacking
A former referee who accused the NRL of unfair dismissal has lost a second appeal against a Fair Work Commission decision that found he was not sacked.
Union boss says she faces charges over alleged $2.7M scheme, wants FWC case stayed
Health Workers Union secretary Diana Asmar wants to halt a case by the Fair Work Commission over an alleged $2.7 million false invoicing scheme, saying criminal proceedings were “on the cards”.
Former Tabcorp CEO was forced to resign, FWC finds
A Fair Work Commission decision has cleared the way for former Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild to pursue an unfair dismissal claim against the betting giant.