Employment and labour

Company breached Fair Work Act by denying union official’s entry into premises: Federal Court

Company breached Fair Work Act by denying union official’s entry into premises: Federal Court

Cases arises from construction of electrical transmission line between power grids of three states

Federal Court sets $27m fine for failure to merge superannuation accounts

Federal Court sets $27m fine for failure to merge superannuation accounts

AustralianSuper breached fundamental duties and obligations owed to its members, court says

Consultation opens on planned remake of employee incentive scheme instruments

Consultation opens on planned remake of employee incentive scheme instruments

Australian Securities and Investments Commission proposes a single legislative instrument

Olivia Hillier returns to Maddocks as partner

Olivia Hillier returns to Maddocks as partner

She logged a stint in-house as part of Commonwealth Bank's legal department

Federal Court reinstates firefighter trainee dismissed over diabetes

Federal Court reinstates firefighter trainee dismissed over diabetes

The decision arose from allegations that the dismissal contravened anti-discrimination protections

Melbourne employment lawyers at Maddocks lauded at Law Institute of Victoria Legal Awards

Melbourne employment lawyers at Maddocks lauded at Law Institute of Victoria Legal Awards

Lindy Richardson, Kirsten Sullivan, Emily Fyffe win President’s Award for Outstanding Service