University of Melbourne fined $74,590 for threatening casual academic staff over work beyond contracted hours.
The University of Melbourne faces a $74,590 fine for threatening to penalize two casual academic staff if they claimed for work beyond their contracted hours. The Fair Work Ombudsman took the university to the Federal Court, accusing the institution of taking adverse action against the academics for exercising their workplace rights. The court imposed penalties totaling $74,590, highlighting the importance of respecting employee rights and fair working conditions.
April 05, 2024
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