I also concede that the ABC did in fact pay her to the end of her 5-day contract
I don’t think that was a relevant fact, legally speaking.
Comment on Antoinette Lattouf wins unlawful termination case against ABC
Nath@aussie.zone 4 days ago
This is a really interesting case. I’m a little surprised at the result, to be honest. While I agree with it (she was absolutely taken off the air for her political opinions), I also concede that the ABC did in fact pay her to the end of her 5-day contract.
Hopefully the next time a bunch of special interest people put pressure on the ABC, they’ll have more of a spine about it. Honestly, what possible power did 100-150 or so people have over the ABC that the’d fold so easily? It boggles the brain. Oh no! 0.0008% of Australians really don’t like an employee! Let’s get rid of her!
Zagorath@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Nath@aussie.zone 3 days ago
It is kinda relevant. If you are hired to do a job for five days. And you are paid the agreed amount for those five days, even if you are told you don’t need to come to work days 4 & 5, are you actually that hard done by? What damages are you seeking?
I mean - the court answered this question: Justice Rangiah said the “appropriate award of compensation” for non-economic loss was $70,000.
The ABC recognised they did her wrong. My biggest concern with Aunty’s response is this “We extend our sincere apologies to Ms Lattouf and wish her well in her future endeavours.”That sounds like a ‘we will not be hiring you again’ to me. After recognising they shouldn’t have taken her off the air. I think they should have her back.
skribe@aussie.zone 4 days ago
The Murdoch media living rent free in their heads.