Jackie O accused of abuse of 'workplace right' after on-air fight
Jackie "O" Henderson is seeking $82 million from ARN Media, claiming she was fired for exercising a workplace right.
According to ARN Media, Jackie O Henderson abused a workplace right following an on-air altercation with Kyle Sandilands. Henderson is seeking $82 million in damages from the media company for the wrongful termination of her $100 million contract. The trial related to this case is scheduled for October. ARN Media claims that Henderson's complaint was made in bad faith, alleging misconduct and abuse of a workplace right.
The court has heard messages exchanged between ARN Media executives following the February 20 incident, with one describing it as "dynamite" due to Sandilands' impact on the show. Another message noted that Henderson's decision not to work with Sandilars gave ARN Media a significant advantage. The internal messages also express concern over the lack of intervention to stop the on-air argument.
Henderson's lawyers claim she suffered psychological distress following the altercation, which may have contributed to her decision to terminate the contract.
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