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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 22, 20231 min read
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment in Australia is defined as any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behaviour, which makes a person feel offended, humiliated...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 22, 20231 min read
What is the history of unions in Australia?
The history of unions in Australia dates back to the early 1800s when workers began to organize themselves to improve their working...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 22, 20231 min read
How do I claim my unpaid superannuation?
If you believe you have unpaid superannuation, you can take the following steps to claim it: 1. Check if you are eligible: You can claim...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 22, 20231 min read
How do I lodge an unfair dismissal claim?
To lodge an unfair dismissal claim, you need to follow these steps: 1. Check if you are eligible: You can only make an unfair dismissal...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Apr 23, 20237 min read
What is the Fair Work Commission High Income Threshold?
Introduction See Fair Work Act s.382 The high income threshold operates as a limit to an employee’s eligibility to be protected from...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Apr 14, 20232 min read
General Protections Case: C2022/5221 Maree Fay Harwood v Southern Youth And Family Services Limited
Ms Maree Fay Harwood (the Applicant) made an application to the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) under section 365 of the Fair Work...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Unfair Dismissal Case: U2023/719 Sam King v Fingal Bay Service Station & Tyre Service Pty Ltd
Section 394 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provides for an applicant to seek a remedy for unfair dismissal. There are cases, such as the...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Unfair Dismissal in Australia
These are some terms you will find when you are accessing unfair dismissal remedies in Australia; Fair Work Commission: This is the main...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Mar 23, 20231 min read
What are General Protection Rights in Australian Workplace Law
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) in Australia is responsible for handling disputes related to workplace issues, including general...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Mar 23, 20231 min read
General Protections in Australian Workplaces
In Australia, there are several general protections provided by law to protect employees in the workplace. These protections include:...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Unfair Dismissal in Australia
In Australia, unfair dismissal occurs when an employer terminates an employee's employment in a harsh, unjust, or unreasonable manner,...
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