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Flawed work system: $2m damages payout
The Supreme Court of Victoria has awarded a worker nearly $2 million after the company’s negligent system of work caused an injury that resulted in permanent incapacity.
Student’s Bid For Unfair Dismissal Remedy To Go Ahead
When a manager thought a casual worker had blocked his text, he removed him from the roster program and group chat.
First workplace manslaughter conviction: huge fine for employer
Its sole director must pay $120,000 compensation to the family and complete two years’ unpaid community work.
Refusal to sign less favourable employment contract resulted in unfair dismissal
The Fair Work Commission found that the dismissal was unfair, awarding him $42,552 in compensation.
Employer fined $25K for adverse action
The Federal Court found the dismissal constituted adverse action, awarding the employee $130,000 in compensation.
Callous treatment costs employer
There’s a right way and many wrong ways to sack an employee. Read about an employer who got it wrong and had to compensate the employee.
Additional penalty for employer after adverse action judgment
Read why the court imposed both compensation and penalty orders on the employer.
Sacked: 'reckless, rude, harassing and entirely inappropriate conduct'
A council worker with a history of unpleasant conduct towards others went on a 'path of destruction' one day at work.
Record Penalties for Exploitation of Migrant Workers at Sushi Outlets
Record penalties of $15.3 million have been imposed on the former operators of a Sushi chain for exploiting migrant workers. The Federal Court found deliberate underpayments totalling over $650,000, with severe penalties serving as a strong warning to employers about the consequences of non-compliance.