How are workplace rights protected?

The Fair Work laws protect workplace rights.  If an employer takes adverse action against an employee because they exercise a workplace right, or to stop them exercising a workplace right, the employee can make a “General Protections Application” to Fair Work Australia. The scope of this is very wide – it applies to all employers, … Read More »

What sorts of employment problems do you need legal help for?

Since starting Affording Justice in January, we have been surprised by the high number of queries we get for employment problems, from both employees and small business employers. Employees tend to want help to: make sure they are getting their fair entitlements on redundancy protect their rights in an unfair dismissal situation deal with workplace … Read More »

What can you do about workplace bullying?

Bullying in the workplace is a serious issue that can be very difficult to deal with. There is no one agency you can go to if your complaint about bullying is not being dealt with by your employer, as the remedies you have are different depending on the circumstances. Public sector employers and larger employers … Read More »