Unhappy workers who want to quit can’t be forced to work. But in some circumstances they can be penalised for breaching terms of their contract.
- Professor Emerita, Law, University of Sydney
If you catch COVID-19 at work in Australia, you do have rights to leave and compensation, depending on your employment status
It’ll be harder for employers to underpay workers, but easier to offer them extra hours without penalty pay.
A landmark ruling that ordered the Seven Network pay a reality TV star compensation could have far-reaching implications for other productions and workplaces.
Gig workers need to be aware of their contract terms and band together in order to maintain their working rights and pay.
A case of an uber driver from Perth suing the company because his contract was terminated may show how protected drivers are under law.
Scott McIntyre’s legal challenge against being sacked by SBS will be an interesting test of whether the Fair Work Act offers any safe haven for employees to maintain a personal and political identity.
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