Court dismisses Qantas employees’ bid for paid sick leave during coronavirus crisis

Federal court has dismissed a bid to have Qantas workers paid sick leave during the coronavirus crisis with the judge saying it goes against the ‘object and purpose’ of entitlements. Some 20,000 Qantas workers stood down in mid-March have been able to legally access some entitlements, including annual leave, but have been prevented from accessing sick, carers and compassionate leave. (www.theguardian.com) More...