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Motel wins anti-discrimination case against sex worker in “win for business and common sense”

The Queensland Court of Appeal found a motel did not breach anti-discrimination laws when it refused to allow a sex worker to book a room. by Cara Waters
 

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Woman who suffered sex injury on work trip to go all the way to the High Court

A federal public servant who was injured by a light-fitting while having sex on a work trip will now have her case heard in the High Court. by Cara Waters
 

Friday, 10 May 2013

Bob and Rodney Jane's court battle nightmare: Three key family business and succession lessons

The court battle between tyre and automotive entrepreneur Bob Jane and his son, Rodney, has dominated the news this week, and with good reason. by Patrick Stafford
 

Thursday, 09 May 2013

GPT investors win $75 million in class-action settlement after five-year battle

Thousands of shareholders who took part in a class-action lawsuit against property trust GPT Management Holdings have walked away with $75 million after a five-year battle against the company. by Patrick Stafford
 

Tuesday, 07 May 2013

Fair Work Commission to grant pro bono legal services for SMEs in unfair dismissal cases

The Fair Work Commission has now granted the possibility of allowing both applicants and businesses in unfair dismissal claims to access free legal services, with the aim of helping self-represented parties. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Thursday, 02 May 2013

Kogan wins Supreme Court case against ispONE

Tech retailer Kogan has won its case against ispONE, following several weeks of tense argument in the Victorian Supreme Court. by Patrick Stafford
 

Wednesday, 01 May 2013

Woman jailed for stealing $7.8 million of employer’s money to fund gambling

A Victorian woman who worked for a hotel company has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to embezzling almost $8 million from her employer, blaming a multiple personality disorder. by Yolanda Redrup
 

One in two inspected childcare centres urged to shape up by new quality agency

Nearly half of the childcare centres assessed under new government guidelines failed to meet the standards set, according to new figures. by Myriam Robin
 

Friday, 26 April 2013

"Massive influx" of bullying claims expected under proposed new laws

Employment legal centre JobWatch is warning the Fair Work Commission will struggle to cope with a big increase in bullying claims if proposed legislative changes go ahead. by Cara Waters
 
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