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Non family related leave

Non family related leave

Published: 10/02/2014
Category: Analysis

Joan asks: Is it possible to get extra leave for things aren’t family related? Like moving house or taking an animal to the vet?Extra leave, which isn't covered by the NES (such as moving leave or pet related leave) is the sort of entitlement that can be negotiated for by a union in an Enterprise  Bargaining Agreement.

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How to deal with a written warning

How to deal with a written warning

Published: 25/10/2013
Category: Analysis Workers rights

Sandra asks: I have been given a written warning at work for talking behind people’s backs; they said I am the worst one at this in our store.

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It’s Time to End Workplace Bullying

It’s Time to End Workplace Bullying

Published: 19/07/2013
Category: Workers rights

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Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking

Published: 05/07/2013
Category: Human Rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Published: 05/06/2013
Category: Analysis

My employer says I can't join the union, is that true? Do I have to tell my employer if I join? No.

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Help for the Security industry

Help for the Security industry

Published: 03/06/2013
Category: Analysis Workers rights

Question posted by Michael: Hi, I am wondering if anyone can point me in the correct direction regarding what union to join etc, I work in the security industry and to be honest I am sick of the BS, the company I currently works for has basically lied time and time again about rosters, fly in and fly out dates and the change of roster regarding pay.

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