Qantas hails High Court JobKeeper win as a victory for thousands of small and big businesses
3 years, 5 months ago

Qantas hails High Court JobKeeper win as a victory for thousands of small and big businesses

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The High Court has rejected an application by Qantas workers and their unions to hear an appeal of a case about how the airline used the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme. Key points: Federal Court ruling stands, after High Court turns down application for appeal Unions "extremely disappointed" with the decision, saying workers are still owed thousands in wages Qantas has welcomed the decision Unions had accused Qantas of ripping off employees who worked public holidays, weekends and overtime during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Qantas did not misuse JobKeeper, Full Federal Court finds Photo shows Qantas planes sit next to each other on the tarmac at Brisbane Airport, August 2014. “Today’s High Court decision is extremely disappointing for thousands of Qantas workers who are owed significant amounts of unpaid wages by the airline," she said.

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Qantas facing multi-million-dollar compensation bill for illegally sacking 1,700 workers in 2020, Federal Court rules
2 months ago

Qantas facing multi-million-dollar compensation bill for illegally sacking 1,700 workers in 2020, Federal Court rules

ABC  

Qantas is facing a multi-million-dollar compensation bill after it illegally sacked hundreds of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Federal Court ordering three former employees will receive a share of $170,000. At the Federal Court in Sydney on Monday, Justice Michael Lee ruled that Qantas would be required to pay varying degrees of compensation based on three "test cases". …

This Australian airline sold tickets for cancelled flights, now paying a hefty fine of $79 million
7 months, 2 weeks ago

This Australian airline sold tickets for cancelled flights, now paying a hefty fine of $79 million

India TV News  

Qantas Airways agreed to pay 120 million Australian dollars in compensation and a fine for selling tickets on thousands of cancelled flights, the airline and Australia’s consumer watchdog said on Monday. 86,000 customers affected Qantas agreed to settle the suit by paying an AU$100 million fine to the Australian government and a projected AU$20 million to more than 86,000 affected …

Qantas' High Court loss further erodes a reputation already in tatters — and perhaps beyond repair
1 year, 3 months ago

Qantas' High Court loss further erodes a reputation already in tatters — and perhaps beyond repair

ABC  

"We sincerely apologise" Three humiliating words from Qantas that underscore the enormity of the High Court loss which has handed the Transport Workers Union an unlikely, but hard-fought, victory after more than a decade of industrial warfare. The High Court loss and a ruling that it effectively dispensed with long-serving ground staff to counter future industrial action puts Qantas's social …

Qantas loses High Court appeal over sacking of 1,700 baggage handlers and cleaners during COVID-19 pandemic
1 year, 3 months ago

Qantas loses High Court appeal over sacking of 1,700 baggage handlers and cleaners during COVID-19 pandemic

ABC  

Qantas has issued its first-ever apology to workers after the High Court found the airline acted illegally when it sacked 1,700 ground crew staff members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points: The High Court has unanimously rejected an appeal by Qantas after the Federal Court found the airline had illegally sacked staff The Transport Workers' Union says it is a …

Qantas loses appeal on 'illegally' outsourcing jobs, with compensation and penalties awaiting
2 years, 7 months ago

Qantas loses appeal on 'illegally' outsourcing jobs, with compensation and penalties awaiting

ABC  

Qantas has lost its appeal against a Federal Court decision that found the outsourcing of about 2,000 ground crew workers was illegal. Last year, in one of the largest reinstatement cases ever heard, the Federal Court found in favour of the Transport Workers Union against Qantas in challenging the outsourcing of about 2,000 jobs by the airline. "Qantas has always …

Qantas workers who lost their jobs due to outsourcing will not be reinstated, Federal Court finds
3 years ago

Qantas workers who lost their jobs due to outsourcing will not be reinstated, Federal Court finds

ABC  

Qantas workers who lost their jobs due to outsourcing have been told they will not be able to get their roles back after the Federal Court ruled in one of the largest reinstatement cases ever heard. Key points: The Federal Court ruled against Qantas over the outsourcing, but did not order the airline to reinstate the workers The TWU says …

Qantas loses Transport Workers' Union's ground crew outsourcing challenge in the Federal Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Qantas loses Transport Workers' Union's ground crew outsourcing challenge in the Federal Court

ABC  

The Federal Court has largely found in favour of the Transport Workers Union against Qantas in a case challenging the outsourcing of about 2,000 ground crew jobs by the airline. Key points: The Federal Court has ruled that Qantas's outsourcing of its ground crew work breached the Fair Work Act Justice Lee found the airline failed to prove that its …

Qantas warns staff to brace for standdowns if lockdowns continue
3 years, 5 months ago

Qantas warns staff to brace for standdowns if lockdowns continue

ABC  

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has warned staff to brace for the potential of renewed stand downs, as closed borders and lockdowns smash domestic travel. Key points: Mr Joyce says flights are now below 40 per cent of pre-COVID levels Unions are calling for JobKeeper to be reinstated However, the TWU says Qantas has already received at least $2 billion …

Unions take Qantas to High Court over alleged misuse of JobKeeper scheme, underpayment of staff
3 years, 11 months ago

Unions take Qantas to High Court over alleged misuse of JobKeeper scheme, underpayment of staff

ABC  

Unions are taking their fight against Qantas and its use of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program to the High Court. Key points: Unions have accused Qantas of ripping off airline workers during the COVID-19 shutdowns They will apply for special leave to appeal to the High Court Their case was dismissed by the Federal Court in December They say workers …

Qantas did not underpay workers by misusing the JobKeeper scheme, Full Federal Court finds
4 years ago

Qantas did not underpay workers by misusing the JobKeeper scheme, Full Federal Court finds

ABC  

Qantas will no longer have to backpay hundreds of workers after the Full Federal Court overturned a recent landmark decision that companies have to pass on the full JobKeeper wage subsidy. Key points: In September, Justice Geoffrey Flick ruled against Qantas' interpretation of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program, ruling the airline had paid workers less than they should have received …

TWU lodges Federal Court case against Qantas over company's decision to outsource 2,000 jobs
4 years ago

TWU lodges Federal Court case against Qantas over company's decision to outsource 2,000 jobs

ABC  

The main union representing aviation workers will launch a Federal Court case today over moves by Qantas to outsource more than 2,000 jobs. Key points: Maurice Blackburn Lawyers will on Wednesday file a test case for the Transport Workers Union The case will test whether Qantas' action to sack 2,000 workers and outsource their jobs is unlawful Qantas has said …

Unions lose appeal to have Qantas pay sick leave to workers stood down due to coronavirus
4 years ago

Unions lose appeal to have Qantas pay sick leave to workers stood down due to coronavirus

ABC  

A consortium of unions have lost an appeal in the Federal Court to have Qantas pay sick leave to the 25,000 workers who were temporarily stood down due to COVID-19. Key points: Unions representing Qantas workers lost an appeal to have Qantas pay sick and carers leave to staff who had been stood down The justices agreed that allowing workers …

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