INFORMATION
From this page you can download and view information about the law and procedure, both state and federal, as far as it is relevant to employment.
The information contained in these documents does not constitute legal advice, please refer to our disclaimer for additional information.
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Fact Sheets
Fact sheets are a brief overview of the law and may enable you to successfully negotiate with your employer.
Employee or independent contractor.
PDF 63kb
Employee or independent contractor.
.DOC 219kb
Permanent vs casual.
PDF 72kb
Permanent vs casual.
.DOC 171kb
Constructive dismissal.
PDF 56kb
Constructive dismissal.
.DOC 200kb
Minimum Entitlements.
PDF 70kb
Minimum Entitlements.
.DOC 178kb
Unfair dismissal in the AIRC.
PDF 60kb
Unfair dismissal in the AIRC.
.DOC 164kb
Unfair dismissal in the WAIRC.
PDF 59kb
Unfair dismissal in the WAIRC.
.DOC 146kb
Unlawful termination.
PDF 60kb
Unlawful termination.
.DOC 166kb
Long service leave.
PDF 544kb
Long service leave.
.DOC 219kb
Information Kits
Information kits contain an explanation of the procedures you need to follow when making a claim, such as procedural flow charts, forms, solicitor lists and other useful information. It is recommended that you read the kit alongside the relevant fact sheet found in the section above.
1. Denial of contractual benefits in the WAIRC
PDF 222kb
.DOC 249kb
2. Unfair dismissal in the WAIRC
PDF 216kb
.DOC 248kb
3. Unfair dismissal and/or unlawful termination in the AIRC
PDF 275kb
.DOC 287kb
4. Unpaid entitlements in the IMC
PDF 285kb
.DOC 472kb
5. Unpaid entitlements in the MC
PDF 108kb
.DOC 373kb
If you are out of time
If you are out of time for the Australian Industrial Relations Commission you can apply for your application to be heard by filling in the part of the form R27 that asks if you are out of time.
If you are applying to the West Australian Industrial Relations Commission and you are over the time limit (either 28 days for unfair dismissal or 6 years for DCB) then use this form below. Your out of time application must first be accepted by the Commission in order for your unfair dismissal and/or DCB claim to be heard.
Applying for the fee to be waivered
If you are applying to the Western Australian Industrial Commission and wish to apply for your fee to be waived use the form below. Once completed give to the Commission when you lodge your other forms.
If you are applying to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission and wish to apply for your fee to be waived use the form below. Once completed give to the Commission when you lodge your other forms.
Please contact the Employment Law Centre directly on 1300 130 956 for advice on the content of these kits.
Links
The following links will redirect you to new sites. They may be useful in obtaining further information.
- Your first job
- Types of employment
- Unfair dismissal
- Unlawful termination
- Redundancy
- JobWatch Victoria
- Entitlements
- Workplace bullying and harassment
- Workers compensation
- Superannuation
- Courts and tribunals
- Information on the law
Your first job
DOCEP - Your first job
Types of employment
DOCEP Labour Relations - Employment Types
Employment and Workplace Relations Services - Employment Agreements
Workplace Authority - Employment Agreements
Unfair dismissal
DOCEP Labour Relations - Unfair Dismissal
WAIRC - Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
AIRC - Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Unlawful termination
DOCEP Labour Relations - Unlawful Termination
AIRC - Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Redundancy
DOCEP Labour Relations - Redundancy
JobWatch Victoria
Jobwatch is a Victorian-based organisation that provides information on federal employment matters. Its website provides useful information on employment matters including a fact sheet on redundancy under the Termination link.
Web: www.job-watch.org.au
Entitlements
For state wages and conditions go to:
Web: DOCEP Labour Relations - Wages and Conditions
For state wage checker go to:
Web: DOCEP WA Pay checker - WA state Wages
Workplace Authority
This is the federal body that supplies information on pay rates and minimum work conditons for those under the federal system. It provides this information to employers and employees.
Web: www.workplaceauthority.gov.au
Workplace bullying and harassment
DOCEP Labour Relations - Workplace Bullying
Workers compensation
WorkCover WA - Worker's Compensation and Rehabilitation
Superannuation
Australian Taxation Office - Superannuation
Courts and tribunals
Industrial Magistrates Court
WA Industrial Relations Commission
Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Equal Opportunity Commission
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Magistrate's court
Information on the law
Legal Aid WA
