Qantas to pay over $100 million to fired workers

Wednesday, 18 Dec, 2024 0

Flag carrier Qantas has agreed to a $120 million settlement in compensation for the illegal dismissal of over 1,800 ground handlers during the Covid pandemic.

The workers were fired and a subcontracted workforce was hired to save costs.

The union initiated legal action and after years of challenges won the case.

The settlement was inevitable after the Federal Court recently ruled Qantas must pay nearly $170,000 to three workers in a test case.

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said it is an ‘important step’ to bring the issue to a close.

“We know this has been a difficult period for those affected and are pleased we have been able to work closely with the TWU to expedite this process,” Hudson said.

A compensation fund will be set up in the new year to disperse worker compensation.

The Transport Workers Union will also be compensated by Qantas.

It is estimated worker compensation will exceed $100 million.

TravelMole Editorial Team

Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.

Consisting of the three Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island as well as Newfoundland and...

We work with reliable data providers with global coverage, that guarantee data representativeness as well as compliance with International Personal...

Central Florida’s Polk County is conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and...

The Mexico Tourism Board serves as the driving force behind Mexico’s global appeal, orchestrating targeted marketing campaigns to showcase the...

Family-owned Olympic Holidays has been arranging holidays to Greece, the Greek islands and Cyprus for more than half century. The company is unrivalled...

ECOMMPAY is an international payment service provider and direct bank card acquirer, engineering bespoke payment solutions for clients worldwide. Our...

Palladium Hotel Group is a renowned Spanish hotel chain that first emerged towards the end of the 1960s. Currently present...

ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, is an annually held B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry; it is designed...

Discover Sarawak Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking humble authenticity far...

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels...

Blue Diamond Resorts consistently goes above and beyond guest expectations by delivering groundbreaking vacation experiences through our exceptional collection of...

Nium was founded on the mission to build the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the on-demand...

Classic Collection is where travel expertise and personal service combine to create the perfect luxury holiday. Our travel agent partners...

A state like no other. A place known for togetherness, celebration and happiness. In Louisiana, we call it “joie de...

This is Jersey. An island shaped by the sea where some of the most astonishing tides in the world circle...

Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travellers to discover the world’s most amazing places...