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Uber said there was evidence supplied by a rider that the driver was speeding.

Uber appeals against reinstating driver accused of speeding, racist remarks

The ride-share giant has appealed against an order to reinstate a driver with 16 misconduct allegations against him as the government updates deactivation laws.

  • Millie Muroi

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The dispute between Tennis Australia and officials has been brewing since last year.

Tennis Australia suffers defeat in dispute with sacked match officials

The sport failed in a bid to throw out a case by umpires who had their registrations terminated after raising allegations about bullying and selection favouritism.

  • Chris Barrett
Uber’s complaints handling processes have been blasted by the Fair Work Commission.

Uber forced to reinstate driver accused of speeding, sexual comments

The ride-share giant has again been scolded by the Fair Work Commission over its failure to gather further evidence from complainants and its “nonsensical” chatbot.

  • Elias Visontay
Damian Trewhella, former CEO of the Australian Film Institute, and Jo Smith, ousted board member. 14th May 2026. Photo by Jason South

Ousted AFI boss makes major concession in unfair dismissal case

Damian Trewhella has dropped a key demand from his claim against the Australian Film Institute.

  • Karl Quinn
Woolworths and other retailers are expanding into retail media, which includes advertising in store.

Woolworths worker who was told to cover his ‘plumber’s crack’ has case dismissed

A casual worker who said his feelings were hurt by a co-worker was berated by the Fair Work Commission for wasting its time with his unfair dismissal claim.

  • Millie Muroi
Uber’s complaints handling processes have been blasted by the Fair Work Commission.

‘Illogical and arbitrary’: Uber’s automatic sackings regime blasted

Uber’s fully automated complaints-handling system has been scolded as unlawful by the Fair Work Commission as it orders yet another driver’s reinstatement.

  • Elias Visontay
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Rideshare platforms such as Uber are not using the Albanese government’s new gig economy laws as intended, Minister Amanda Rishworth has said.

Fair Work blasts Uber over a driver sacked for touching his groin during a trip

The ride-share giant has been criticised for its complaints handling processes, in a hearing where a driver produced a tube of ointment as evidence.

  • Elias Visontay
Train driver Eric Jordan performed the Nazi salute on two occasions at Mittagong Rail Station.

Train driver dismissed for performing Nazi salute at passing trains

A NSW train driver who claimed he was making “friendly and helpful” gestures has failed to have his dismissal overturned.

  • Millie Muroi
AI is making it easier for workers disgruntled at their treatment from employers.

How AI is helping workers take on their bosses in workplace disputes

An explosion in disputes brought before the workplace watchdog is being blamed on artificial intelligence.

  • Millie Muroi
Uber drivers accused of serious misconduct are back on the roads after using the Albanese government’s new gig economy laws.

How banned Uber drivers are reinstated, while passenger evidence goes unheard

An Albanese government legal change has resulted in a flood of banned drivers reinstated, with tribunal decisions repeatedly citing Uber’s failure to gather evidence.

  • Elias Visontay