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Are you being paid correctly at work? Redfern Legal Centre often hears from international students who are being exploited by employers who do not pay correctly or deny other workplace entitlements.
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In this submission, RLC focuses on the impact of irresponsible lending practices on consumers in response to the ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments.
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Have you ever been asked to do an unpaid trial shift when you apply for a new job? Most of the time this is not legal. You should be paid for any work you do.
Papers and submissions
This submission, written by RLC’s discrimination solicitor Dr Linda Tucker, draws on RLC's earlier submissions in addressing the terms of this Inquiry.¹ We also thank Ting Lim, a solicitor and volunteer on RLC’s discrimination advice night.
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This factsheet looks at some of the main types of alternative forms of credit; what types of alternate finance are available and how to access it.
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This factsheet looks at the law covering debt collection practices in New South Wales, Australia.
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This factsheet looks at financial counselling and other services for people in financial distress in New South Wales, Australia.
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During the holidays, termination of employment remains a sad reality for some. Employees need to be aware of legal remedies available, as well as time limits that may apply. These time limits may be affected by public holidays.
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This Factsheet looks at consumer guarantees.
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This Factsheet looks at Total Permanent Disability Insurance.