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Kearney partner labelled senior manager ‘aesthetic addition’, suit says
A former senior manager at consulting giant AT Kearney, who alleges he faced racial discrimination and was unlawfully fired, has been ordered to re-file his case.
NRL referee loses second appeal over alleged unfair sacking
A former referee who accused the NRL of unfair dismissal has lost a second appeal against a Fair Work Commission decision that found he was not sacked.
Ex-MinRes lawyer says she was sacked for complaining about ‘cultural issues’
Mineral Resources and boss Chris Ellison have been hit with a $600,000 suit by a former company lawyer who says she was fired to keep her from making whistleblower disclosures.
Court rejects ‘misconceived’ bid to expand Reject Shop class action
A judge has refused a bid to expand the group membership in an underpayments class action against discount retailer The Reject Shop, saying it was based on a misconceived premise. 
Sacked execs’ claim about settlement ‘fanciful’, says Rebel Sport owner
Super Retail has rejected as "fanciful" a claim by two former executives that they reached a binding oral settlement with their employer after their dismissal in May. 
King & Wood Mallesons snags employment group from Corrs
A group of leading partners that departed Corrs Chambers Westgarth months ago has turned up at King & Wood Mallesons, in a coup for KWM's employment practice.
Sydney University to pay $23M to underpaid staff in agreement with FWO
The University of Sydney will pay $23 million to over 14,000 current and former workers who were underpaid over an 8-year period as part of a deal with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Senior counsel for Super Retail execs withdraws, citing ethical concerns
Senior counsel for two former Super Retail executives has withdrawn on the final day of a hearing in the case, saying it was against his conscience to continue acting.
Employers can be on hook for psychiatric injury damages: High Court
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has recognised the availability of damages for psychiatric injury caused by an employer's negligent dismissal process, restoring a $1.4 million award to a former non-profit employee. 
Lawyer for Super Retail execs questioned by judge on settlement silence
A judge on Wednesday questioned a solicitor acting for two axed Super Retail executives on his silence about an alleged settlement his clients are seeking to enforce.