Legal
Apple fined $9 million by the ACCC over misleading customers with ‘error 53’ issue
Global technology giant Apple has been fined $9 million by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over the infamous ‘erro…
Is this the beginning of the end of the gig economy?
Well, not exactly. But depending on what the Fair Work Ombudsman says about Foodora’s contracting arrangements, it could force legislators t…
Over 25,000 HealthEngine online reviews allegedly “sanitised” as SMEs warned against modifying testimonials
An investigation into the review practises of Australian doctor booking service startup HealthEngine has accused the company of “sanitisin…
Criminal charges against banking ‘cartels’ show Australia is getting tough on competition law
By Barbora Jedlickova, The University of Queensland
A two-year probe by Australia’s consumer watchdog has resulted in criminal charges …
Digital agency ordered to pay $23,000 after worker was fired for complaining about new work hours clashing with her pilates classes
A digital marketing agency in Sydney has been ordered to pay a former employee $23,882 after it dismissed her when she refused to sign a new…
When one time is one time too many: Serious safety breaches lead to fair dismissals
For the third time this year, the Fair Work Commission has upheld an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee who was found to have brea…
Hairdresser wins unfair dismissal claim after Facebook Messenger conversation with boss “spiralled out of control”
In a decision before the Fair Work Commission last week, a hairdresser was held to have been unfairly dismissed after an exchange with her…
Melbourne business ordered to pay worker $20,000 for firing her after she resigned
A former nail technician at a Melbourne beauty salon has won $20,000 in compensation after her employer tried to fire her two hours after sh…
Victorian retail tenants secure legal win after small business beats landlord in court
Victorian businesses are urged to review their rental agreements after a small business won legal action against its landlord, in a decision…
Explainer: Can your boss sue you for fighting for proper wages?
A Melbourne cafe made headlines last week for alleged underpayment of staff and threats to sue. It may be common in hospitality, but what la…
