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Employment Law - Worker Perspective

Employment Law?it's the kind of law that relates to us all. From hiring to firing and everything in between, FindLaw can help put the right information in your hands, making sure you aren?t taken advantage of. Here you will find in-depth information on a number of common employment law issues -- including fair pay, OHS and protection from on-the-job discrimination and harassment.

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Date: 07 Feb 2012, Filed under: Employment Law - Worker Perspective

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced that a Melbourne business operator and his company have been penalised a total of $78,000 for underpaying four workers...

Court imposes $23,000 penalty over workplace sex and pregnancy discrimination

Date: 03 Feb 2012, Filed under: Employment Law - Worker Perspective

The Fair Work Ombudsman's announced that the first prosecution relating to pregnancy and sex discrimination has been finalised, with the two former owner-operators...

Collective bargaining for film and television writers

Date: 27 Jan 2012, Filed under: Competition & Trade Regulation, Employment Law - Worker Perspective, Media Law

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced it has issued a decision allowing the Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) to collectively...

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Date: 10 Feb 2012, Filed under: Employment Law - Worker Perspective

We here at FindLaw have previously covered the eligibility requirements in regards to unpaid parental leave entitlements, so it obviously makes sense that...

Who is entitled to paid sick leave? And what are the notice requirements?

Date: 27 Jan 2012, Filed under: Employment Law - Worker Perspective

Walking to work this morning (27 January 2012) this writer was struck at the lack of fellow human beings also making their way to their various places...

What is an independent contractor and how does an independent contractor differ from an employee?

Date: 13 Jan 2012, Filed under: Employment Law - Worker Perspective

Employment has become a hot button issue globally over the past few years and Australia is no exception. Any readers who have paid even cursory attention...