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JobWatch meets Victorian Parliament

JobWatch meets Victorian Parliament

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023

JobWatch held a special all-party event at Victorian Parliament on Wednesday 15 November 2023, delivering a briefing on ‘Supporting your constituents with their employment rights’ to over 30 MPs and parliamentary staff.

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New research report on Workplace Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

New research report on Workplace Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Wednesday, 08 Nov 2023

A new research report by JobWatch, RMIT and University of Wollongong – Overwhelmed and Frustrated: Experiences of Workplace Sexual Harassment and Discrimination; the barriers faced with the legal system, was launched on Wednesday 8 November 2023.

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Upcoming: Pop-Up Drop-in Legal Advice Clinic for Gig Workers

Upcoming: Pop-Up Drop-in Legal Advice Clinic for Gig Workers

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023

In collaboration with the Gig Workers’ Hub, JobWatch is running our second pop-up drop-in legal advice clinic for gig workers on Thursday 14 December 2023.

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Employees, not independent contractors, in a win by JobWatch

Employees, not independent contractors, in a win by JobWatch

Friday, 24 Nov 2023

JobWatch has today secured over $22,000 in total compensation for eight international students who were alleged by the employer to have been independent contractors but were found by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to be employees.

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3 in 5 employers are not protecting their employees from workplace sexual harassment and discrimination

3 in 5 employers are not protecting their employees from workplace sexual harassment and discrimination

Wednesday, 08 Nov 2023

A new research report by JobWatch employment rights legal centre, RMIT and the University of Wollongong, has revealed that over 3 in 5 employers are not taking internal complaints of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination seriously and are not acting to protect their employees from discrimination in the workplace.

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Workers’ compensation a big win for gig economy workers

Workers’ compensation a big win for gig economy workers

Monday, 27 Jun 2022

Last week’s decision by the Personal Injury Commission of NSW could have significant impact on the status of gig economy workers, says employment law expert.

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