Celebrity chef’s tip-tax ‘plan’ for broken glasses heads to court
Juni restaurant manager Richard Duncan filed a Federal Circuit Court claim against chef Michael Lambie, alleging wrongful redundancy after objecting to a tip-confiscation scheme for broken glassware. Duncan says he was dismissed in August 2025 following escalating workplace disputes. Lambie denies wrongdoing, citing genuine cost-cutting measures during winter slowdown.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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