For everyone Fighting false allegations, and WorkCover changes An update from the AEU’s industrial tea, who have had some good outcomes for individual members on disciplinary and regulatory matters this term.
For everyone The legal path to voice, treaty, truth With a Constitution that allows the passing of racist legislation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people need a voice on the laws that affect them, writes AEU industrial officer MICHAEL McIVER.
For everyone Legal news: Working in your favour The industrial team has had a busy start to 2023, including preparing evidence for a case on time in lieu for teachers attending school camps.
For everyone The best support money can’t buy The AEU’s legal team saves members thousands of dollars when prosecuting their claims or defending claims against them.
For everyone The Law & You: A bigger bite of the biscuits The Albanese government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill seeks to widen employees’ right to bargain with multiple employers as a key path to higher wages.
For everyone The law & you: Courts in the time of COVID While the legal system may be less old-style than it appears, the compromised nature of conducting court cases online has led the AEU to postpone some hearings.
For everyone Providing protection during the pandemic The AEU’s industrial team have been dealing with a number of coronavirus-related matters in Term 2, including stand-down disputes in the early childhood and disability sectors.
For everyone Legal news: Term 1 2020 It has been a busy start to the year for the AEU’s industrial department, preparing witness statements and legal submissions for various matters listed for hearing in Term 1.
For everyone The law & you: Using restraint Restraint of students is a complicated issue, intersecting with various legal and policy considerations.
TAFE & Adult Provision Legal news: a testing case for disability The AEU has had a victory in a long-running underpayment of wages and entitlements claim for Erin Legg, a disability instructor at a Yooralla Day Service.
For everyone The strangest reasons sometimes lead to dismissals Two members have been reinstated after being dismissed for reasons that truly beggar belief.
For everyone The law & you: Know your limits Knowing what’s in your agreement is the best way to take control of your workload.