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News Corp
Paul Kent takes aim at ‘sham’ sacking in broadside at News Corp
The rugby league journalist claims the media company has tolerated and condoned alleged misconduct by other employees and that he was treated differently.
- by Chris Barrett
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Tabcorp
Former Tabcorp boss launches action against wagering giant after sudden exit
Adam Rytenskild is taking his former employer to the workplace tribunal five months after departing over allegations of inappropriate conduct.
- by Chris Barrett
Paul Kent targets News Corp over dismissal after street brawl
The former rugby league personality will take on the media giant in his latest legal drama.
- by Chris Barrett
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Media & marketing
Staff urge ABC to stop ‘racking up costs’ and drop Lattouf case
ABC union staff have called on management to settle with the sacked stand-in radio host.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Media & marketing
Lattouf’s ‘modest’ ABC offer: $85,000, replacement shifts and an apology
Antoinette Lattouf’s legal team has proposed a settlement offer in the dispute over her termination.
- by Calum Jaspan
Court dismisses bullying and unfair dismissal case against SBS
Former SBS journalist Pallavi Jain has lost her battle to have her job reinstated at the multicultural broadcaster after her case was dismissed in the Federal Court.
- by Zoe Samios and Angus Thomson
‘Vague’: Virgin defends against former pilot’s bullying claims
Virgin has lodged its defence claim against former senior pilot Michael Fitzgerald, saying his case is “not properly pleaded” and open to being dismissed.
- by Jessica Yun
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Crime
Sacked pilot accused of murder withdraws unfair dismissal claim
The accused killer lost his job as a Jetstar pilot when he was charged with murdering two campers in Victoria’s high country. He initially launched an unfair dismissal claim, but has now withdrawn the action.
- by Stephen Brook
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Industrial relations
Woman accuses Auditor-General of working her to breaking point in pandemic
State Auditor-General Andrew Greaves is facing court action from a former director who claims he unlawfully made her position redundant after she had a mental breakdown due to an excessive workload.
- by David Estcourt
Worker awarded payout after he was fired for killing boss’ pet galah
Blake O’Keeffe took his former longtime employer to the Fair Work Commission for unfair dismissal after he sacked him over the accidental death of the beloved family pet.
- by Angus Thompson
Dismissal of unvaccinated worker who refused flu shot upheld
The Fair Work Commission’s full bench majority has rejected an application to appeal the sacking of a worker who refused to get a flu vaccination.
- by Anna Patty