Qantas Ordered to Pay $170,000 to Three of 1,700 Workers Illegally Fired During COVID-19 Pandemic; Apologizes to Employees

Oct 21, 2024, 12:20 AM

The Federal Court has ordered Qantas Airways to pay $170,000 in compensation to three employees who were illegally terminated during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ruling is part of a broader legal challenge involving approximately 1,700 workers affected by the airline's actions during that period. In response to the court's decision, Qantas has issued an apology to the former ground handling employees and has committed to expediting the compensation payments. Additionally, the airline is conducting an actuarial review to estimate the total compensation amount that may be payable to all affected workers.