unfair dismissal
ABC, Lattouf clash over size of penalty
Following a tense – and at times useless and confusing – cross-examination of the ABC’s chief people officer,...
04 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
The Wiggles CEO sues company, general counsel for workplace breaches
The Wiggles’ former CEO accused the group leader and general counsel of several sensational workplace contraventions,...
26 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson
The fallout from Qantas
For employers, the case demonstrates the serious risks of running an aggressive industrial strategy and losing, writes...
25 August 2025
By Julian Arndt
High Court decision confirms restructures ‘carry unfair dismissal risk’
There is now a greater level of risk for employers looking to restructure their businesses, following a landmark...
21 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Qantas fine shows courts won’t tolerate ‘blatant attacks’ on workers’ rights
The $90 million penalty imposed on the national carrier – the “biggest ever ordered by a court for violations of...
19 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy and Jake Nelson
High Court challenge over illegally sacked miners tossed out for third time
Twenty-two miners operating out of Peabody’s Helensburgh mine have retained their win against their former employer,...
07 August 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Qld firm seeks to justify pregnant associate’s dismissal
A Gold Coast firm accused of unfair dismissal claimed the associate had “very little work to perform”, despite...
01 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Yeah, you’re fired’: Legal assistant unfairly dismissed from Qld firm
A remote legal assistant has successfully won an unfair dismissal case after being abruptly terminated during a Skype...
04 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘No justice’ in firing staff for having criminal records
Workers have reported feeling “double punished” in a legal study that has called for stronger protections against...
15 May 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Solicitor alleges she was fired after maternity leave discussion
A former boutique law firm employee has alleged she was terminated because she was pregnant and had asked about...
06 May 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Ombudsman asked to investigate pay allegations at Qld firm
Concerned over allegations a Queensland-based law firm did not pay its employees correctly, a deputy president of the...
22 April 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Solicitor brings fight against employer years after her termination
A solicitor terminated from her position at an immigration detention centre based in Sydney’s west has brought an...
14 April 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Lawyer fired over chucking sickie for AFL Gather Round weekend
A Melbourne lawyer and former Greens local government candidate was terminated after his employers discovered he had...
09 April 2025
By Naomi Neilson
More court stoushes in store for boutique firm and vengeful training lawyer
In what appears to be a seemingly endless legal battle, a Parramatta boutique law firm has been dragged through yet...
26 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Indigenous legal service settles with former CEO following unlawful dismissal
Australia’s largest Indigenous legal organisation and its now-former CEO have reached a confidential settlement, over...
12 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘Doomed to fail’: Solicitor pushes ahead with futile claims against law firm
Apparently not dissuaded from being shut down and criticised by multiple courts and the Fair Work Commission, a...
05 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
$1.1m legal bill for Lattouf case burning a hole in ABC’s pockets
The ongoing unfair dismissal case involving the ABC and its former journalist, Antoinette Lattouf, is reportedly...
03 March 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Ex-parole board lawyer claims boss colluded with judge
A commissioner said he had “significant concerns” for a lawyer and former acting director of Queensland’s Parole...
28 February 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Prosecutor pushed out of ODPP over ‘serious’ blunders
A solicitor has fought against his termination from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions over several...
27 February 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Qld firm fails to block paralegal’s unfair dismissal complaint
A Queensland law firm has failed for the second time to shut down a paralegal’s unfair dismissal application.
25 February 2025
By Naomi Neilson