Federal Court win in adverse action claim
In 2021, we successfully represented the CFMEU (QLD) in an adverse action claim against BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd. In January 2023, the Federal Court made an Order in favour of our client.
Win for CFMMEU against employer for breach of enterprise agreement clause related to unreasonable overtime
Hall Payne Lawyers wins another case for CFMMEU with employer having fine imposed by the Federal Court in the sum of $40,500.
Full Court appeals see significant win for workers terminated under s.119 of the Fair Work Act
Full Court appeals see a win for workers and their union. On 1 July 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court dismissed two appeals, finding that the termination of employment of the affected employees did not fall within the exception of ‘ordinary and customary turnover of labour’.