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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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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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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

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Sexual harassment at work rife due to 'broken laws': New CLC Report

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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Sexual Harassment in Australian workplaces: a call for law reform

Community Legal Centres have released a comprehensive report, #MeToo: Legal Responses to Sexual Harassment at Work, calling for harsher penalties and an overhaul of "broken" laws to protect workers.

1 April 2019

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RLC welcomes new national website for help with Family Violence Law

Family Violence Law Help is a new national website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help.

1 April 2019

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Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

When Jessica* met her partner, she had long term employment, a stable rental and significant savings. But this all changed after she moved in a financially abusive partner.

8 March 2019

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RLC Submission: Criminalisation of wage theft

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

Sexual harassment at work: a guide for the unsure

Sexual harassment at work rife due to 'broken laws': New CLC Report

Sexual Harassment in Australian workplaces: a call for law reform

RLC welcomes new national website for help with Family Violence Law

Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

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