Toilet breaks are a workplace right, as is having a drink of water, according to the Federal Court. The unusual ruling is the first of its kind in Australia, with Justice John Logan unable to find any other Australian similar…
The operators of three popular Thai restaurants are facing more than $630,000 in penalties for alleged wage theft. The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges the employer underpaid vulnerable workers and also provided false records. Thai restaurants facing penalties for wage theft…
A young labourer classified as an 'independent contractor' was paid 25 percent less than the award rate - and it's legal. Currently, workplace laws allow unskilled workers to be classified as contractors, instead of employees. As a result, employers can…
A BP worker sacked for posting a Hitler parody video has won his unfair dismissal claim and his job back. BP appealed the Fair Work Commission decision in the Federal Court, however, the court rejected the appeal. BP worker wins…
Another celebrity chef is caught up in a wage theft scandal involving millions of dollars in unpaid entitlements. Dinner By Heston, a restaurant sponsored by Heston Blumenthal, has gone into liquidation. Rather than back-pay the outstanding entitlements, owners Tipsy Cake…
A children's clothing retailer is facing court after allegedly underpaying four migrant workers more than $140,000. The Fair Work Ombudsman accuses the company of breaching Protecting Vulnerable Worker laws. Additionally, the regulator accuses the retailer of serious contraventions including hindering…
The Federal Court has heard shocking sexual harassment allegations that happened on "Gay Fridays" at a Brisbane chicken factory. The allegations involved habitual dry humping, grabbing of penises and also anal penetration. Ingham Enterprises, which owns and operates the Ingham's…
Sexual harassment claims against law firms are about to swamp the profession, according to experts. Insiders say the profession is rife with sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Sexual harassment claims against law firms Today in the Federal Circuit Court, Judge…
The ABC has settled the unlawful dismissal claim brought by sacked CEO, Michelle Guthrie. The confidential settlement comes as a result of Guthrie launching legal action in the Federal Court. The ABC board dramatically fired Guthrie in September, despite her…
The former CEO of the Newcastle Jockey Club is taking his wrongful dismissal claim to the Federal Court. Cameron Williams is taking his claim to the Federal Court because he earned $135,000. As a consequence, he is not eligible to…
