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Lunch and Learn Webinar: Family Violence and Employment Law

Over the years, we have provided advice and representation to clients, usually women, whose experience of FV has had a detrimental impact on their employment. In this session, we will examine the main employment law rights you should be familiar with when assisting people who are experiencing FV.

May 18, 2021

We know that maintaining employment for people experiencing FV is extremely important for their security, independence and self-esteem.

Over the years, we have provided advice and representation to clients, usually women, whose experience of FV has had a detrimental impact on their employment. In this session, we will examine the main employment law rights you should be familiar with when assisting people who are experiencing FV, including:

  • Right to request flexible working arrangements
  • Right to certain types of leave
  • Unfair dismissal
  • General protections disputes
  • OHS considerations

If you’re supporting clients affected by FV and you’re trying to help them maintain their employment and financial stability, you need to know about these employment rights!

This webinar session will suit you if you are a:

  • CLC or legal aid lawyer working with people affected by FV
  • Case worker or any other practitioner working in the area of FV

Date and Time
Thursday 24 June 2021, 12.30 – 1.30pm

Note – if you are a lawyer, you will receive one (1) CPD point for attending this session.

Register now.

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