ways2work - Parents and carers
Frequently asked legal questions
Whether you are currently working, are about to apply for work, or thinking of changing jobs, this checklist of frequently asked questions should help you to navigate to the information you may need.
| Issues | Go to this section to get further information |
|---|---|
| Do I have parental, family or carer responsibilities? | What are parental, family or carer responsibilities? |
| What should I check for in job advertisements? | Discrimination Looking for work |
| What questions should I ask and what can I be asked when I go to an interview? | Discrimination Looking for work |
| Have I suffered discrimination because of my parental, family or carer responsibilities? | Discrimination |
| Have I suffered discrimination for other reasons, such as my race, sex, religion etc? | Discrimination |
| Have I been sexually harassed? | Sexual harassment |
| Have I been bullied? | Occupational health and safety |
| What is a contract? | Contracts |
| Am I an employee or an independent contractor? | Different types of working relationship |
| Who is my employer? | Terms and conditions of employment |
| What is an award? | Awards and workplace agreements |
| What is a collective agreement? | Awards and workplace agreements |
| What is an Individual Transitional Employment Agreement (ITEA)? | Awards and workplace agreements |
| Is there an award or workplace agreement which applies to me? | Awards and workplace agreements |
| What do I need to know if I am an outworker? | Different types of working relationship |
| What is the ‘No Disadvantage Test’? | Awards and workplace agreements |
| Can I get someone to help me in negotiating a workplace agreement? | Awards and workplace agreements |
| What difference does it make if I work on a casual or part-time basis? | Terms and conditions of employment |
| Where do I find out about my entitlement to wages, leave, hours of work, superannuation and other working conditions? | Terms and conditions of employment |
| What if my employment is terminated or I am threatened with termination of employment? | Termination of employment |
| Where can I go for help? |
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