Originally Posted by
theheadmaster
The legal test is: is the directive lawful and reasonable. To be lawful, it must not involve illegality. Reasonableness is a test that looks at the relationship between the directive and the nature of the employment. Failure to comply with a lawful and reasonable direction may be grounds for dismissal. Even if a dismissal is subsequently found to be unfair by Fair Work, reinstatement is not guaranteed.
Thats the most succinct summation ever posted on the subject.
It appears those digging in will probably either capitulate or walk. Less than 20 holding out apparently which is an incredibly small percentage given that the group employs more than 3000 pilots as a rough guess. Why you would give away a high paying job over a needle is beyond me. Perhaps it’s for the better for all concerned if they go. Time to move on and enjoy the normality that’s approaching from over the horizon and put the last two years behind us.
For those holding out, good luck in your new endeavours. It must be incredibly difficult for your family and friends to watch this transpire unnecessarily. I simply don’t understand.