Unfair dismissal
Robert Ovadia drops legal case against Seven Network
Ovadia launched Federal Court proceedings in August against the Seven Network and his former boss, Anthony De Ceglie, alleging he was unlawfully sacked.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Workplace culture
BoM loses illegal sacking case as staff condemn ‘toxic’ and ‘chaotic’ culture
A judge has criticised chief executive Andrew Johnson’s management style, while current and former staff claim they were gagged over climate change.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Nick O'Malley
Ex Tabcorp boss claims he was forced to quit despite denial of lewd comments
Adam Rytenskild has told the court he was blindsided by the claims given he was not interviewed by the law firm engaged by his ex-employer Tabcorp and was forced by the board into resigning “in a panic” despite denying he did anything wrong.
- by Amelia McGuire
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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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