The Employment Law Centre of WA

ELC further submission in relation to the review of the Western Australian industrial relations system

Tue, 24 May 2011 07:32:14 GMT

ELC made a further submission to the Department of Commerce in relation to its review of the Western Australian industrial relations system.

Please click here to view the submission.

ELC submission about the minimum wage in Western Australia

Tue, 24 May 2011 07:15:20 GMT

ELC recently made a submission to the State Wage Case 2011.

Please click here to view the submission.

ELC Submission to Safe Work Australia on the National Model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations 31 March 2011

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:06:18 GMT

ELC submission to Safe Work Australia on the National Model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Please click here to view the submission.

ELC Submission for the Federal Minimum Wage Review 2010-2011

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:27:47 GMT

ELC submission to the Federal Minimum Wage Review 2010-2011

Please click here to view the submission.

Thank you for Donation

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:51:36 GMT

The Employment Law Centre of WA thanks Toys R Us for its recent donation.

Thank you to volunteers and pro bono partners

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:14:54 GMT

ELC would like to thank all of our volunteers and pro bono partners for their generous support in 2010. We look forward to continuing our work with you in 2011.

SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE LEGAL AND CONSITITUTIONAL COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE COMMONWEALTH COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BILL 2010

Tues, 14 December 2010 3.15

ELC supports the Commissioner for Children and Young People Bill 2010 (Cth) (Bill) which seeks to establish an independent statutory office of Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People, to advocate at a national level for the needs, rights and views of people below the age of eighteen. Please click here to view the submission.

Are you committed to social justice and community service?

Mon, 19 July 2010 12.51

The Employment Law Centre of WA is looking for law students with a commitment to social justice to assist with its evening legal service. Please click here to down load further information and an application pack.

Do you have a dispute with your employer? Have you considered mediation?

Fri, 9 July 2010 12:04

If you have a dispute with your employer, but you don't want to go to court, there are other options available to you.

One of these options is mediation. Mediation involves an independent, impartial and qualified third party assisting you and your employer to resolve the dispute.

Please click here if you would like further information on mediation options in word format. Please click here if you would like further information on mediation options in PDF format.

State and Federal Minimum Wages increased.

Thurs, 24 June 2010 10:42

The adult state minimum weekly wage will be increased by $17.50 to $587.20 per week from 1 July 2010. For more information on the decision click here.

The adult federal minimum weekly wage will be increased by $26 to $569.90 per week from 1 July 2010. For more information on the decision click here.

Deputy Prime Minister visits the Employment Law Centre of WA.

Mon, 14 June 2010 10:15

The Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon. Julia Gillard, announced government assistance to the Employment Law Centre of WA to deliver support services and advice for vulnerable employees.
The Minister's media statement can be found here

Samantha Maddern awarded the 2010 Attorney General's Community Service Law Award.

Mon, 14 June 2010 10:15

ELC is delighted that Samantha Maddern has been awarded the 2010 Attorney General's Community Service Law Award. ELC extends its congratulations and thanks to Samantha for her outstanding pro bono assistance to our service and clients.
The Attoney General's media statement can be found here.

Submission to the Federal Minimum Wage Review 2010.

Fri, 19 March 2010 16:17

ELC submission to the Federal Minimum Wage Review 2010.

Click here to view the submission
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/informationkits/ELC submission for the Federal Minimum Wage Review 2009-10.pdf)

New service specifically for regional, rural and remote employees announced.

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:11:37

The Employment Law Centre is proud to announce a new service specifically for regional, rural and remote employees seeking employment law advice, information or further assistance.

1300 520 054 will give callers from regional, rural or remote (RRR) direct access to our Advice Line from Monday 5 October 2009

The 1300 520 054 RRR Advice Line will be available
Monday 9.30am-1.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am-1.00pm
Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm
Friday 9.30am-1.00pm

Toni Emmanuel wins lawyer of the year.

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:04:42

The Employment Law Centre of WA (Inc) (ELC) is delighted that its Principal Solicitor, Toni Emmanuel, has been awarded Lawyer of the Year by the Law Society of Western Australia.

Click here to view the press release
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/pdf/Toni_Emmanuel_wins_lawyer_of_the_year.pdf)

Submission in relation to review of WA industrial relations system.

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:53:43

ELC submission in relation to review of WA industrial relations system.

Click here to access the submission
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/pdf/Submission_in_relation_to_
review_of_WA_industrial_relations_system.pdf)

Submission to the National Human Rights Consultation Committee.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:36:37

ELC submission to the National Human Rights Consultation Committee 2009.

Click here to access the submission
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/pdf/Submission_to_the_National_Human_Rights_
Consultation_Committee.pdf)

Submission to the Federal Minimum Wage Review 2009.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:21:02

ELC submission to the Federal Minimum Wage Review 2009.

Click here to access the submission
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/pdf/Submission_in_relation_to_the_2009 _Minimum_Wage_Review.pdf)

Submission to the WA Minimum Wage Review 2009.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:08:39

ELC submission to the WA Minimum Wage Review 2009.

Click here to access the submission
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/pdf/Submission_to_the_WAIRC
_in_relation_to_the_State_Wage_Case_for_2009.pdf)

Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:51:52

ELC submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into Australia's judicial system, the role of judges and access to justice.

Click here to access the submission
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/pdf/Submission_Senate_Legal_and
_Constitutional_Affairs_Committee.pdf)

Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:51:18

ELCWA has made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations in relation to the Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill 2008.

Click here to access the submission
(http://www.elcwa.org.au/pdf/Submission_Fair_Work_Bill_2008.pdf)

Click here for more information
(http://www.aph.gov.au/SENATE/COMMITTEE/EET_CTTE/fair_work/index.htm)

The Employment Dispute Resolution Act 2008 is new legislation that enables employers and employees in Western Australia to seek mediation services...

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:08:27

The Employment Dispute Resolution Act 2008 is new legislation that enables employers and employees in Western Australia to seek mediation services of the WAIRC to prevent or resolve workplace disputes. The new Act allows the WAIRC to offer a service that is voluntary, involves minimal expense, is easy to initiate and is available to employers, unions and employees who want to use it. It is even available to those covered by Commonwealth agreements.

Click here to view the Act