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Reject Shop class action pleading error can be fixed, not backdated: Full Court
The Full Court has found that a pleading error in an underpayments class action against The Reject Shop which left it empty of group members can be fixed but that the amended pleading cannot be backdated.
JLL sacked HR head who acted with ‘rigour and integrity’ in harassment probe: suit
The former Australian head of HR at real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle alleges she was unfairly sacked in the fallout of a harassment investigation against an executive despite having recommended his dismissal. 
Canva settles lawsuit by sacked software engineer
Design tech giant Canva has settled Fair Work proceedings brought by a former software engineer over his sacking. 
High Court won’t hear Saudi Arabia embassy appeal in dismissal cases
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has failed in its bid for special leave to the High Court, after an appeals court found it couldn't escape unfair dismissal proceedings.
BHP fails in same job, same pay appeal bid to High Court
The High Court has refused special leave to BHP in a case testing orders that it pay labour hire workers at its Queensland coal mines the same as its permanent employees.
Jackie ‘O’ complained about Kyle Sandilands months before on-air tiff: suit
Radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson allegedly complained about bullying by her long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands on two occasions in the months before the fight that took the duo off the air.
Sacked Victorian garbo who shared explicit material wins compensation
A Victorian garbage man who admitted to sharing explicit material at work has been awarded compensation after the Fair Work Commission found he was unfairly dismissed.
Uber slammed for booting driver who touched groin during trip
The Fair Work Commission has criticised Uber for failing to explain the nature of a complaint against a driver, who touched his groin during a trip, before deactivating his account on the rideshare app.
Chemist Warehouse must bargain with SA workers after failed appeal
The Fair Work Commission has rejected Chemist Warehouse's appeal of orders requiring it to negotiate a multi-employer agreement with its South Australian workforce under new bargaining laws.
Kmart hit with underpayments class action
Kmart has been hit with a class action on behalf of thousands of salaried managers who allege they were systematically underpaid.