A catering assistant has lost his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for deliberately coughing on a nurse. The Fair Work Commission rejected the man's claim that the cough happened so suddenly that he couldn't cover his mouth. As a…
Scott Morrison's proposal to allow children to drive forklifts has been laughed out of National Cabinet today. True to form, Morrison leaked his latest idea to the media prior to today's meeting of state and territory leaders. The Prime Minister…
Channel 9 and reporter Alex Heinke are being sued for racism and vilification following a report about compensation paid to Palm Island residents. The Network promoted, broadcast and published online reports claiming Palm Island residents rorted a $30 million compensation…
Unions want employers to provide free Rapid Antigen Tests in addition to other measures to keep their workforces safe. They also want employers to provide better quality masks and to improve ventilation in work spaces. Unions are even threatening industrial…
A bus driver sacked after testing positive for cocaine has won his unfair dismissal case and $A71,000 compensation. Ken Ball worked for the bus company in Essex London for 21-years when he failed a saliva test following a shift in…
A new sexual harassment ad is deliberately designed to make you feel uncomfortable, according to the agency that created it. The 45 second community service announcement is designed to encourage those who witness sexual harassment to do something about it.…
A Muslim worker was fired from her job at a Sydney pharmacy for refusing to remove her hijab while at work. Bilal Rauf from the Australian National Imams Council made the extraordinary claim at a parliamentary inquiry this week. The…
Sexual Harassment Claims has won $20,000 for a Brisbane bartender slapped twice on the bum by the venue's owner. Employment law experts say the case is another warning to employers about the seriousness of sexual misconduct in the workplace. And…
A senior academic sacked for being too loud when teaching university students has won her unfair dismissal claim. She claimed her bosses at the University of Exeter in the UK could not tolerate her “naturally loud” voice and passionate teaching…
A worker is suing her former employer after she was sacked for getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Her employer said taking the vaccine "consciously and deliberately with intent" is contrary to "our Lord God and Creator". To connect with us, please…
