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Firefighters union fails on appeal in spat with Fire Rescue Victoria
The United Firefighters Union has lost an appeal of two Fair Work Commission decisions, with the Full Federal Court finding that a commissioner did not err in deciding the matter at a later time.
Failure to meet KPIs not valid reason for axing telemarketer: FWC
A failure to meet key performance indicators not written into her employment contract was not a valid reason for sacking a telemarketer, the FWC has found in awarding the worker $10,000 in compensation.
Westpac wins orders keeping lid on lawsuit, citing threat to settlement negotiations
Westpac has secured confidentiality orders blocking the release of details of an adverse action case by its former head of strategy, after arguing that publicity would hamper settlement talks and force it to defend itself in the media.
Ex-CEO won’t claim ‘primary responsibility’ for Zambrero’s success
Mexican fast food giant Zambrero has settled misleading and deceptive conduct claims brought against ex-CEO Stuart Cook, who has agreed to refrain from representing that he is “primarily responsible” for the chain’s success. 
Ord Minnett loses wealth adviser’s case over wage entitlements
Ord Minnett must pay years of wages and other entitlements to a wealth adviser who was only remunerated by commission payments, after a judge found he was covered by the finance industry award, in a decision that could reverberate throughout the industry. 
Former Cranbrook teacher sues after student allegedly blackmailed her for nude photos
A former maths teacher at exclusive Sydney school Cranbrook who alleges she was blackmailed by a student has filed proceedings alleging breaches of the Fair Work Act by her former employer.
Ashurst adds two partners to Perth team
Ashurst has lured two partners from competing firms to join its Perth office, bolstering its restructuring and investigations offerings for clients in the energy sector.
Mining union pursues pay raises for BHP’s labour hire workers
The Mining and Energy Union is pursuing pay increases of up to $40,000 per year for labour hire workers at three BHP coal mines under new legislation, saying the energy giant's use of labour hire to cut pay was "out of step" with community standards and the law.
PwC director should not have relied on co-worker’s text message in resigning: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has found a former PricewaterhouseCoopers director should not have relied solely on a colleague's text message in deciding to resign while on leave, rejecting her argument that the accounting firm had essentially forced her resignation.
Unions to launch battle against ‘discriminatory’ junior pay rates
The Australian Council of Trade Unions is planning to challenge junior pay rates at the Fair Work Commission, arguing that the deck is unfairly stacked against young people.