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Australian Court Fines Qantas $59 Million for Illegal Layoffs of 1,800 Workers
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Australian Court Fines Qantas $59 Million for Illegal Layoffs of 1,800 Workers

An Australian court has fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59 million) for illegally dismissing 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, concluding a five-year legal battle over workers’ rights. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said the penalty should serve as a “real deterrent” for companies tempted to violate employment laws for financial gain. The layoffs took...