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Alex Greenwich on the value of community legal centres

On 14 November 2019, Alex Greenwich MP delivered a statement to the Legislative Assembly of the NSW Parliament highlighting the impact of communitiy legal centres, including the work of RLC and the Migrant Employment Legal Service.

14 November 2019

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RLC Submission: Criminalisation of wage theft

Criminalising wage theft won’t make the problem go away for migrant workers

5 November 2019

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Media Release: Criminalising wage theft won’t make the problem go away for migrant workers

Criminalising wage theft won’t make the problem go away for migrant workers 4 November 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5 November 2019

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ATO takes actions on unpaid super

In good news for employees, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has begun to focus its resources on the issue of unpaid superannuation contributions.

29 October 2019

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RLC in the Media: Luxury Blue Mountains hotel group clawing back wages from migrant workers

Redfern Legal Centre’s employment Law solicitor Sharmilla Bargon spoke with Sun-Herald about allegations that a luxury hotel chain is exploiting migrant workers on intern visas. Anna Patty reports for The Sun-Herald.

7 July 2019

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Know your award: Fair Work releases interactive tools to support workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched new online resources to help fast food and restaurant owners and employees better understand their workplace entitlements and obligations.

20 June 2019

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Fair Work Commission announces 3% increase to minimum wage

From 1 July 2019, the national minimum wage will be increased to $19.49 per hour. This decision from the Fair Work Commission will directly affect 2.2 million employees, or 21% of all employees.

30 May 2019

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RLC eBulletin: April 2019

This e-Bulletin looks at sexual harassment in the workplace and highlights RLC's collaborative efforts to raise awareness, reform laws and create change.

17 April 2019

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Sexual harassment at work: a guide for the unsure

In the wake of #MeToo, RLC's Employment Law Solicitor, Sharmilla Bargon, addresses some misguided views and misconceptions about sexual harassment in the workplace.

8 April 2019

Media releases

Media Release: Sexual harassment at work rife due to 'broken laws'

Kingsford Legal Centre, Redfern Legal Centre, Women’s Legal Service NSW and the National Association of Community Legal Centres have today released a comprehensive report #MeToo: Legal Responses to Sexual Harassment at Work.

1 April 2019

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Alex Greenwich on the value of community legal centres

RLC Submission: Criminalisation of wage theft

Media Release: Criminalising wage theft won’t make the problem go away for migrant workers

ATO takes actions on unpaid super

RLC in the Media: Luxury Blue Mountains hotel group clawing back wages from migrant workers

Know your award: Fair Work releases interactive tools to support workers

Fair Work Commission announces 3% increase to minimum wage

RLC eBulletin: April 2019

Sexual harassment at work: a guide for the unsure

Media Release: Sexual harassment at work rife due to 'broken laws'

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