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Employees with at least 12 months of service including casuals on a regular basis can request changes to hours, location, or work patterns for specific reasons. Employers must respond in writing within 21 days and may only refuse on reasonable business grounds, with disputes able to be taken to the Fair Work Commission.

It is unlawful for an employer to dismiss an employee because they have exercised a workplace right (such as taking leave or making a complaint) or because they possess a protected attribute (such as disability, age, or sexual orientation) however, dismissal for legitimate performance or conduct reasons remains lawful regardless of personal characteristics.

Sham contracting is when an employer wrongly classifies a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee to avoid paying entitlements like leave, wages, and superannuation.

An unfair dismissal claim can be made if you have been fired in a harsh, unjust or unreasonable way and have met the minimum employment period and income requirements. You must lodge a Form F2 with the Fair Work Commission within 21 calendar days, and possible outcomes include compensation of up to 26 weeks' pay or getting your job back.

Discrimination occurs when you are treated unfairly because of a protected attribute like age, disability, sex, race, or carer's responsibilities, and it can be direct or indirect. If you experience discrimination, you can speak to your employer, get legal advice, or lodge a claim with the Fair Work Commission, Anti-Discrimination NSW, or the Australian Human Rights Commission within strict time limits.

n underpayment occurs when you receive less than your legal entitlements under awards, enterprise agreements, or contracts, including incorrect wages, unpaid overtime, or missing superannuation. To recover underpayments, you should calculate what you are owed, contact your employer, send a letter of demand, and if necessary lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman or make a court claim within 6 years.

Scammers often target international students looking to rent at the beginning of semester this factsheet is about how to avoid being scammed and what to do if you are.

An AVO is a court order to protect someone from harm and can affect your visa even without a conviction.

This factsheet outlines key warning signs, practical tips to avoid scams, and the steps to take if you lose money or share personal information, including reporting and support options.

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