Phebe Bartle sues M.J. Bale for unlawful dismissal during maternity leave
Phebe Bartle, former retail boss at M.J. Bale, has filed legal action claiming unlawful dismissal while on maternity leave. She alleges the company’s redundancy decision lacked proper consultation and was not operationally necessary, seeking damages exceeding $200,000. M.J. Bale faces scrutiny as it plans international expansion, with a new store opening in London this month.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 18:20 UTC
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