Latest Fair Work Commission

Big Law 14 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer cleared of allegations of negligence in Fair Work matter

A West Australian solicitor faced allegations that he settled his client’s Fair Work matter without authority or...

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Big Law 03 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLegal assistant claims she was unfairly fired from Qld firm

A Queensland law firm was unable to prevent a legal assistant based in the Philippines from pursuing an unfair dismissal...

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The Bar 12 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyFair Work cracks down on paid agents

In response to “concerning” conduct from paid agents representing applicants in Fair Work matters, the national...

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SME Law 05 September 2024 ByKace O'NeillWhile the new Right to Disconnect isn’t set to come into effect for...

While the new Right to Disconnect isn’t set to come into effect for small law firms for another year, detractors...

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SME Law 03 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFired lawyer’s misconduct ‘deeply sickened’ colleagues, Fair...

A solicitor was fired from Men’s Legal Service over a number of serious misconduct allegations, including one that...

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SME Law 26 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFourtree Lawyers fires pregnant paralegal in ‘inappropriate’...

Facing an “obvious” power imbalance and with very little support, a pregnant paralegal was terminated by Fourtree...

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The Bar 26 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyFWC finalises ‘intentionally minimalist’ Right to Disconnect award...

The Fair Work Commission has determined that the new award term for the recently legislated Right to Disconnect should...

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Big Law 26 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWorker’s retainer with law firm hinders Fair Work application

A chicken factory worker fired for allegedly hitting a woman was unable to convince the Fair Work Commission his...

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The Bar 20 August 2024 ByKace O'NeillGrindr and a glass of prosecco: ‘Mystifying’ approach to...

An unfair dismissal claim has resulted in a cabin crew member with Virgin Airlines Australia being reinstated over what...

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The Bar 16 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyEx-diplomat owes over $500k to former worker for ‘slave-like’...

In a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner owes her...

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