What Can I Do if My Employment Rights Have Been Violated?
If you have been discriminated against or if your rights have been violated in some way, you could have a valid claim against your employer.
You can lodge an application with the Fair Work Commission or make a complaint to the Fair Work Ombudsman. You might be able to commence legal action to obtain compensation, redundancy payments, or damages. You could have other orders made against your employer to rectify your employment situation.
If you have been discriminated against, you could make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission, go through the conciliation process, and/or consider legal action. State equal opportunity commissions or tribunals also have the power to receive complaints made under state laws.
If your employer breaches a term in your employment contract, under the common law you have the right to sue for any loss you experience as a result of that breach.
If you require legal advice or representation in any legal matter, please contact Go To Court Lawyers.
Employees in Australia are protected by employment law at both federal and state/territory level. If you are facing an issue at work, it is useful to know about the national employment laws as they set out the minimum requirements for the vast majority of workplaces in Australia.
