“On notice”: Clothing retailer faces tough new penalties in Fair Work test case People Matthew Elmas 13 September 2019 Clothing retailer Blue Sky Kids Land and its directors face penalties under vulnerable worker laws over more than $140,000 in stolen wages.
“Closely monitor developments”: Deliveroo sham contracting case to be closely watched Legal Matthew Elmas 29 August 2019 The government has indicated it will not intervene in a Federal Court Case examining whether Deliveroo has engaged in sham contracting.
Cadbury workers win sick pay case in landmark Federal Court ruling Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 23 August 2019 Two Cadbury workers have won a landmark Federal Court case which could increase worker sick leave entitlements in workplaces across the country.
“Logical step”: Unfair insurance contracts targeted in busy week for Treasury Politics Matthew Elmas 31 July 2019 In a busy week for government, unfair insurance contracts are on the agenda, alongside measures to restrict cash payments.
Jail time for wage theft: Government moves ahead with plans to criminalise worker exploitation Politics Matthew Elmas 26 July 2019 The government is moving ahead with tough new laws designed to tackle Australia's wage theft crisis — but it won't be easy.
“Egregious”: Debt collector Panthera faces Federal Court over claims it harassed customers for money they never owed Legal Matthew Elmas 25 July 2019 Debt collector Panthera Finance is alleged to have chased one consumer for almost four years over a $2,400 bill that wasn't even theirs.
Government drags heels, confirming unfair contracts consultation for late-2019 Legal Matthew Elmas 19 July 2019 The government will not hold a consultation on whether to outlaw unfair contracts until "late-2019", as renewed calls surface to get on with it.
Fruit shop fined $243,000 after paying workers just $10 an hour in latest wage theft ruling Legal Matthew Elmas 9 July 2019 A Melbourne-based grocer has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after stealing wages from workers for at least two-and-a-half years.
“Hardly satisfactory”: Judge questions Woolies’ biodegradable claim after ACCC loses key court case Legal Matthew Elmas 8 July 2019 THe ACCC has lost a bid to prosecute Woolworths over allegedly misleading claims about the biodegradability of eco-friendly crockery.
Business which sold fake Indigenous art unlikely to pay $2.3 million fine as director starts similar company Legal Matthew Elmas 27 June 2019 The Federal Court has handed down a $2.3 million fine to a company which sold fake indigenous art - but the bill is unlikely to be paid.
“Impossible position”: Folau sacking case could change how employers deal with discrimination Legal Matthew Elmas 7 June 2019 Israel Folau's sacking could put employers in a difficult position if he wins his Federal Court bid.
Bega wins long-running legal battle against US food giant Kraft Legal Matthew Elmas 2 May 2019 Australian food brand Bega has won a long legal battle against Kraft and now has exclusive rights to use time-tested packaging.
