Introduction

Based on the contribution of Craig Dowling and Neill Campbell for The Law Handbook 2016, published by Fitzroy Legal Service, originally amended by ClareMcKenzie for the NT Law Handbook, as amended by Bradley Allen Love Lawyers, Canberra, by Gabrielle Sullivan, May Oboodi and Robert Allen and current to March 2018

This section provides information about employment law as it operates in the Australian Capital Territory. It covers:
  • Types of workers;
  • The sources of employment right and obligations;
  • The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act), including the National Employment Standards (NES);
  • Modern awards;
  • Enterprise agreements;
  • Employment contracts and policies;
  • Employment rights and obligations under other Territory and Commonwealth legislation, including the Superannuation Guarantee Scheme;
  • Termination of employment, including unfair dismissal;
  • General protections;
  • Bullying at work;
  • Discrimination in the workplace;
  • Superannuation;
  • Employment records; and
  • Work Health and Safety.

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