Category Archives: Young Workers Legal Service

Workplace Bullying – what can you do?

One in three young people have been bullied or witnessed bullying at work – that’s the latest research – and it’s very disturbing. In May this year Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced an enquiry by the House of Representatives Standing … Continue reading

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Employees to get the right to apeal denied flexible working hours requests

This week federal Greens MP Adam Bandt introduced the bill to amend the Fair Work Act which would enable all permanent workers with more than 12 months’ service the right to appeal to a FWA tribunal if their request for … Continue reading

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YWLS on unfair dismissal

What happens when your boss wants to fire you? If you’re casual, does this mean you have no rights? To answer these questions and many more we were joined by volunteers Gabby and Anne from the Young Workers’ Legal Service. … Continue reading

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Getting paid for your work, seems simple, but isn’t always

In the news this week a major focus has been on the widespread practice of getting young people to work for free. This has been a bit of a sleeper issue in Australia with many people now just expecting that … Continue reading

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Young Workers Legal Service discusses sexual harassment

The Young Workers Legal Service is an initiative of SA Unions and provides free work-related advice for workers under the age of 30. They deal with issues ranging from unfair dismissal, to underpayment of wages and other employment related issues. … Continue reading

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