Was Israel Folau unfairly dismissed?
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Was Israel Folau unfairly dismissed?
Former Australia fullback Israel Folau has settled his multimillion-dollar unfair dismissal case for an undisclosed sum with Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs.
Some hours later, in his personal Instagram account, Folau posted a screenshot of a meme, quoting 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 “WARNING Drunks, Homosexuals, Adulterers, Liars, Fornicators, Thieves, Atheists, Idolators HELL AWAITS YOU. REPENT! ONLY JESUS SAVES”.
Why was Folau kicked out?
The former Wallabies player was fired in May after he wrote on social media that “hell awaits” gay people. He argues his contract was unlawfully ended due to his Christian beliefs. Australian rugby officials maintain that Folau breached a players’ code of conduct.
Why did Israel Folau Sue Rugby Australia?
The two parties agreed to an out-of-court settlement in December after Folau sued RA for religious discrimination. While the terms were not made public, it is understood to be around $3m, which is the remainder of his four-year contract.
How did rugby player Israel Folau settle his case?
On Wednesday, a joint statement from Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby and Folau confirmed a settlement had been reached after talks resumed via teleconference. ”Similarly, Mr Folau did not intend to hurt or harm the game of rugby and acknowledges and apologises for any hurt or harm caused.”
Who fired Israel Folau?
One of the world’s best rugby players is asking for donations from the public after he was fired last month for saying “hell awaits homosexuals.” Wallabies full-back Israel Folau, 30, was sacked in May by Rugby Australia over homophobic social media posts he made in Apri.
How much did folau get from rugby Australia?
The Herald has learned the full Folau settlement – which was approximately $4m but with 50 per cent paid by NSW Rugby – is included in “player costs”, despite being paid in instalments. It is also listed elsewhere as a part of the $20 million RA owe to creditors.
What’s wrong with Israel Folau?
Rugby player Israel Folau has reached a settlement with Rugby Australia (RA) over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts on social media. The former Wallabies star had been suing RA for A$14m (£7.4m; $9.5m) after having his contract terminated in May.
What happened Israel Folau?
He was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 over homophobic comments he posted on social media but was thrown a lifeline by Catalans Dragons ahead of the 2020 season, despite opposition from their rival Super League clubs and the governing body.
Did Rugby Australia Apologise to Israel Folau?
Rugby Australia has apologised to Israel Folau as part of a confidential settlement reached over the former Wallabies player’s sacking.
What happened in the Israel Folau case?
Rugby player Israel Folau has reached a settlement with Rugby Australia (RA) over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts on social media. Folau was sacked for saying “hell awaits” gay people, after previously being warned over his social media posts.
Is Israel Folau banned?
Israel Folau, one of rugby’s best players, will probably never play for Australia again. He has been banned from the Wallabies and New South Wales Waratahs because of an Instagram post where he said “hell awaits” homosexuals.