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Train driver Eric Jordan performed the Nazi salute on two occasions at Mittagong Rail Station.

Train driver dismissed for performing Nazi salute at passing trains

A NSW train driver who claimed he was making “friendly and helpful” gestures has failed to have his dismissal overturned.

  • Millie Muroi

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AI is making it easier for workers disgruntled at their treatment from employers.

How AI is helping workers take on their bosses in workplace disputes

An explosion in disputes brought before the workplace watchdog is being blamed on artificial intelligence.

  • Millie Muroi
Uber drivers accused of serious misconduct are back on the roads after using the Albanese government’s new gig economy laws.

How banned Uber drivers are reinstated, while passenger evidence goes unheard

An Albanese government legal change has resulted in a flood of banned drivers reinstated, with tribunal decisions repeatedly citing Uber’s failure to gather evidence.

  • Elias Visontay
the Fair Work Commission

Worker dismissed for side-hustle he claims to have disclosed

A Victorian recruitment manager failed to have his unfair dismissal application accepted after starting a personal business and failing to clearly disclose it.

  • Millie Muroi
The nature of relationships is divided by the online and offline world – and all the uncertainties and contradictions this creates.

Employee sacked for failing to return to office despite contract allowing WFH

An employee who claimed he was unfairly dismissed because his contract allowed him to work from home has been overruled.

  • Millie Muroi
Tennis officials Karen Mak and Simon Cannavan.

Tennis Australia moves to have David v Goliath battle with officials thrown out of court

The officials claimed their registrations were cancelled by the Australian Open organiser in retaliation for speaking up about alleged bullying and selection favouritism.

  • Chris Barrett
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A Brisbane transport company has been ordered to pay over $30,000 in penalties after refusing to compensate a former employee it unfairly dismissed.

Trucking company penalised for refusing to pay unfairly sacked worker

The employee stopped being given shifts after a dispute over washing a truck in the rain, in what was ruled as an unfair dismissal.

  • Courtney Kruk
Former AFL umpire coach Frank Kalayzich (right) departs a Fair Work Commission hearing

‘Like The Castle’: Fired AFL umpire coach takes on league after ‘frog march’ incident

Frank Kalayzich, who was awarded life membership for his involvement with the sport, has now launched unlawful dismissal proceedings.

  • Chris Barrett
Antoinette Lattouf addresses the media after her win in the Federal Court of Australia on Wednesday.

Antoinette Lattouf has won $70,000, but her case has cost the ABC so much more

Wednesday’s judgment brings an ugly chapter to a close. But for the ABC, the real work is just beginning.

  • Karl Quinn
Former ABC journalist Antoinette Lattouf arrives at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney on February 03, 2025. Photo: Flavio Brancaleone / The Sydney Morning Herald

Antoinette Lattouf v ABC LIVE updates: Unfair dismissal case resumes in Federal Court; former presenter rejects claim she was told not to post on social media

Antoinette Lattouf’s unfair dismissal case against the ABC is back in court for a second day.

  • Calum Jaspan