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$125K costs against worker in "textbook" case

A rope access technician has been ordered to pay $125,000 in costs after pursuing a failed underpayments and discrimination case described by the judge as "a textbook example of launching an action without reasonable cause".

FWC's "limited" response to HR manager's suppression bid

The FWC's longest-serving member has provided a detailed exposition of the tribunal's approach to suppression orders, reinforcing that it is not merely about "public understanding" of her reasons for finding that an employer did not force an experienced HR manager to resign after less than five months in the job.

Barely any WFH disputes in APS, inquiry told

Working from home arrangements have been a big success in the Australian Public Service, with a mere handful of disputes about flexible work requests, the CPSU has told a Senate inquiry into a bill aimed at enshrining WFH rights.

Worker forced to store br-astmilk in suitcase wins $205K

In a default judgment, a federal court has ordered the UAE consulate to pay an Australian worker almost $205,000 in penalties, compensation, interest and costs for s-x discrimination and adverse action, after her employer forced her to br-astfeed in a storeroom, store her milk in a suitcase filled with ice, and denied her unpaid parental leave, before dismissing her.

One in five academic staff suffer racism: AHRC

Universities should be required to set targets and report on measures to boost diversity in leadership and governance roles, with "cultural load" allowances also recommended, in a major AHRC study revealing one in five academic staff have suffered direct racism.

"Strong stance" on racism undermined by sacking process

The FWC has applauded an employer for its "strong stance" in sacking a worker who told a toolbox meeting that Chinese people are "taking our jobs", but nevertheless awarded him $4000 compensation because of shortcomings in the dismissal process.

Super double-whammy for Indigenous women: Expert

First Nations women face a larger pay gap than other women, which results in them retiring with lower super balances that many don't live long enough to enjoy, an academic has told an IR conference.

Alliance creating best practice Indigenous bargaining guidance

The UTS Centre for Indigenous People and Work has joined forces with the AEU to develop a best practice bargaining framework, with the aim of incorporating anti-racist and cultural recognition clauses in agreements.

Anti-bullying workaround gives peace a chance

A senior FWC member has navigated his way around a barrier to issuing interim anti-bullying orders, providing another option to give a Hindu temple's head priest and his employer a chance to restore harmony.

Tech One repels manager's $55M challenge

The Federal Court has dismissed an adverse action claim by the former Victorian manager for listed software company Technology One, in which he initially won a now overturned $5 million payout, and sought nearly $55 million on retrial.

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