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Do I still get penalty rates if I’m sick that day?

Do I still get penalty rates if I’m sick that day?

Date Published: 17/04/2015 Category: Opinion Workers rights

Erin asks: If I normally work on a day when a public holiday falls but I’m sick on that day and so don’t go in, would I get penalty rates?Penalty rates are payable if people work on a public holiday, but aren’t paid if the day is taken off.

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How can I recognise sham contracting?

How can I recognise sham contracting?

Date Published: 13/02/2015 Category: Industrial Relations Opinion Workers rights

Liam asks: I’ve been doing the same work for about 10 years.

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How do I complain about unpleasant odours?

How do I complain about unpleasant odours?

Date Published: 03/02/2015 Category: Opinion Workers rights

Eva asks: I am a cleaner and we clean toilets and showers.

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Am I being paid correctly under my award?

Am I being paid correctly under my award?

Date Published: 01/12/2014 Category: Industrial Relations Opinion Workers rights

Leon asks: My employer says she doesn’t have to pay me the amount set down in the Award as when I started working for her the Award said I was paid at a lower rate.

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Light duties when pregnant

Light duties when pregnant

Date Published: 27/10/2014 Category: Opinion Workers rights

Laurel asks: I’m pregnant but I haven’t told my boss yet.

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What are my rights when working in heat?

What are my rights when working in heat?

Date Published: 20/10/2014 Category: Opinion Workers rights

Casey asks: I’m working at a kitchen that is non-ventilated and is already reaching 33 degrees.

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My boss wants me to have an ABN

Date Published: 03/10/2014 Category: Industrial Relations Opinion Workers rights

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I didn’t get my annual leave pay when I quit

Date Published: 06/08/2014 Category: Opinion Workers rights

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Protect Weekend Rates

Date Published: 06/08/2014 Category: Opinion Workers rights

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