Murphy’s unfair dismissal application is stayed under section 589 of the Fair Work Act until the Criminal Proceedings are finalised. Within seven days of the conclusion of those proceedings, he must ...

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Among industry experts, frustration with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is growing – even if few are willing to say so on the ...

On 18 December 2025, the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill received royal assent and became the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the "Act"). The Act ...

Earlier this year, the Labour Court found that a restraint of trade was unenforceable due to the dismissal of the employee.

The distinction between incapacity due to ill health (medical incapacity) and disability remains one of the most complex and ...

Matt Abdelmassih, St. John’s fired general manager, spoke out Wednesday, the day after the news broke of him being let go. The school had been looking into financial deals made by Abdelmassih, and the ...

Xabi Alonso has broken his silence on social media after being fired as Real Madrid's head coach on Monday. Xabi Alonso has broken his silence on social media after being fired as Real Madrid's head ...

The BBC is taking steps to have Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against it dismissed, a court document showed. Last month, the US president sued the British broadcaster for defamation over a BBC ...

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images/Isabel Infantes/Reuters/Michael Brochstein/Zuma Press The Supreme ...

While a district court in 2023 dismissed the lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools, an appellate court has reversed that ...

Employment lawyers have reacted positively to the Government’s U-turn on day-one unfair dismissal rights – but urged businesses to seek expert guidance to prepare for wide-ranging workplace reforms.