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Former employee awarded $5.2 million in adverse action case
15 October 2020 | Insurance & Health LawA landmark decision delivered by the Federal Court of Australia has resulted in an Applicant being granted more than $5.2 million in damages (plus interest) under the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and for a breach...
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FWC’s misinterpretation of its powers
17 September 2020 | Insurance & Health LawIn a recent decision, the full Federal Court has revealed that the FWC misinterpreted the limitations on its powers in establishing whether workers have been dismissed in general protections applications. In Issue The Full Court of the Federal Court...