Behnam Roohizadegan's $5.2M Payout from TechnologyOne Overturned, Retrial Ordered

The full Federal Court has overturned a $5.2 million payout awarded to Behnam Roohizadegan against software company TechnologyOne for unlawful dismissal and bullying. The court has ordered a retrial, prolonging Roohizadegan's ongoing legal battle against the publicly-listed company based in Brisbane, Australia.

In 2020, Roohizadegan, a former senior manager at TechnologyOne, was awarded the record $5.2 million payout after claiming he was bullied and intimidated by the company's senior executives, leading to his dismissal in 2016. However, the full Federal Court has now overturned that original judgment.

TechnologyOne disputes Roohizadegan's claims, stating that his performance was not up to par. The company says it has made multiple attempts to reach a settlement. Roohizadegan counters that the company has not approached his lawyers.

Why this matters: The case highlights the complex and contentious nature of workplace disputes. It is one of several legal battles involving TechnologyOne, with another former employee also alleging unlawful dismissal against the prominent Australian software firm.

The ongoing legal fight has taken a heavy personal toll on Roohizadegan. "The legal battle has taken a heavy toll on Roohizadegan, who has suffered a mental breakdown and lost his family," according to the summary of his situation.

The retrial ordered by the full Federal Court means Roohizadegan's quest for justice and compensation from TechnologyOne will continue even longer. A resolution in the high-profile case is not expected anytime soon as the dispute continues to work its way through the legal system.

Key Takeaways

• Federal Court overturns $5.2M payout to Behnam Roohizadegan against TechnologyOne.
• Court orders retrial in Roohizadegan's unlawful dismissal and bullying case.
• TechnologyOne disputes Roohizadegan's claims, says his performance was lacking.
• Case highlights complex nature of workplace disputes involving TechnologyOne.
• Ongoing legal battle has taken heavy personal toll on Roohizadegan.