The devoutly religious Folau was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that 'hell awaits' gay people.
SYDNEY – A divisive code of conduct hearing kicked off Saturday as Israel Folau challenged Rugby Australia's intention to tear up his lucrative contract over homophobic comments, with experts warning of a protracted legal battle.
The hearing started in Sydney with Folau and Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle making no comment as they entered.Submissions and evidence from both sides will be heard behind closed doors by a three-member panel chaired by John West, an employment law expert and senior counsel. "The Folau case may eventually involve not only RA's code of conduct but also aspects of contract law, anti-discrimination laws and employee rights under the Fair Work Act," said Carabetta.Folau is set to argue that Rugby Australia did not include a specific social media clause in the four-year contract he signed in February and his posts were merely passages from the Bible and not directly his words.
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