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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". …

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Former Qantas workers won their High Court battle, but experts say the airline could outsource jobs in the future
1 year, 3 months ago

Former Qantas workers won their High Court battle, but experts say the airline could outsource jobs in the future

ABC  

Don Dixon was a proud Qantas employee for 20 years, supervising a team responsible for bags and freight being loaded onto its aircraft, day in, day out. On Wednesday, seven High Court judges were unanimous in their decision, siding with the workers once more that Qantas had illegally sacked Mr Dixon and his colleagues in 2020. "It now stands their …

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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 …

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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 …

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Jetstar pilot charged with murdering missing camper couple SUES the airline for 'unfair dismissal'
2 years, 9 months ago

Jetstar pilot charged with murdering missing camper couple SUES the airline for 'unfair dismissal'

Daily Mail  

A former Jetstar pilot charged with murdering two elderly campers in Victoria could sue the budget airline over claims he was unfairly dismissed. Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 55, charged with murdering two elderly campers in Victoria could sue the airline over claims he was unfairly dismissed Greg Lynn, 55, has remained behind bars since he was arrested in November …

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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 …

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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 …

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Qantas defends operations after Perth Airport baggage vehicle crashes into plane on tarmac
3 years, 6 months ago

Qantas defends operations after Perth Airport baggage vehicle crashes into plane on tarmac

ABC  

The Transport Workers Union is calling for a more intensive investigation into an accident at Perth Airport last week where a ground operations vehicle crashed into a Qantas jet. Key points: The union says the incident could have resulted in injury or death It took aim at Qantas' decision to outsource ground operations Qantas says external ground handlers are no …

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Unions to take Qantas to High Court over COVID-19 pandemic sick leave for workers
4 years ago

Unions to take Qantas to High Court over COVID-19 pandemic sick leave for workers

ABC  

Unions representing Qantas workers will go to the High Court seeking to overturn a ruling that employees are not entitled to sick leave or compassionate leave while they were stood down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points: Qantas is being taken to the High Court by four unions on whether it must pay stood down airline workers sick leave The …

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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 …

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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 …

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