Qantas fined $15,500 for mistreating worker

In a decision lawyers describe as a warning to bullies, Qantas and one of its managers have been fined for mistreating an employee who complained about his conditions.

The aircraft engineer made a claim for entitlements arising from an overseas posting.

The company retaliated by suspending further postings.

The Federal Magistrates Court fined the company and a manager a total of $15,500.

And for the first time under the Fair Work Act, the Court found the employee was subjected to unlawful coercion to withdraw his complaint.

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