For everyone The Law and You: the great disconnect 21 Jul 2024 New workplace laws give employees the right to ‘switch off’. AEU industrial officer MICHAEL McIVER explains how and why educators should make use of this entitlement.
For everyone Workplace complaints: how to respond 20 Jul 2024 No one wants to find themselves the subject of a complaint. But when this happens, the union is here to help, writes AEU professional officer STUART BRACECAMP.
For everyone The laws of attraction (and retention) 19 Jul 2024 The AEU is making full use of new laws – the result of long-running union campaigns for greater job security – to improve the working lives of members.
Schools CRT matters: it pays to keep an accurate record of work 15 Jul 2024 For one group of casual relief teachers, keeping accuate records of their working hours was key to compensation of underpayment worth thousands of dollars.
For everyone The Law & You: New limits to WorkCover claims 20 Apr 2024 Workers’ compensation for mental health injuries such as stress and burnout will be limited in Victoria following legislative changes. REDLICH’S WORK INJURY LAWYERS provide a rundown.
For everyone Seeking secure jobs as the default mode of employment 3 Oct 2023 While the AEU continues to break new ground for its members regarding secure employment, the battles are ongoing.
TAFE & Adult Provision Compensation for TAFE teacher bullied by student 2 Oct 2023 Redlich’s recently obtained a substantial pain and suffering payout for a TAFE teacher bullied by a student.
For everyone Using new laws for better deals 2 Oct 2023 Legal news: The AEU, UWU and IEU have achieved a supported bargaining authorisation that stands to improve the lives of thousands of early childhood teachers and educators.
For everyone The legal path to voice, treaty, truth 4 Apr 2023 With a Constitution that allows the passing of racist legislation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people need a voice on the laws that affect them, writes AEU industrial officer MICHAEL McIVER.
For everyone The Law & You: Solving the gender pay gap 20 Sep 2022 Women should not be paid less than men, it is that simple – and yet, the gender pay gap remains a complex area for legislators.
For everyone Standing up for members 15 Dec 2021 The AEU legal team are the experts when it comes to the kind of workplace issues faced by educators in the public sector. So, should the need arise, we are here to provide the best advice and representation you can get.
For everyone Ensuring child safety: your responsibilities 15 Sep 2021 With staff becoming more involved in students’ lives, and young people presenting with increasingly complex welfare issues, what are members responsibilities in respect to child safety?
For everyone Claiming medical expenses for workplace injury 14 Sep 2021 Redlich’s Work Injury Lawyers successfully assisted a teacher’s aide who suffered an injury after tripping over in the classroom.
For everyone Legal news: Union win for HSR rights 14 Sep 2021 The AEU has ensured the right of all Health and Safety Representatives in Victoria to obtain relevant information pertaining to workplace incidents.
For everyone Maintaining mindful communications online 30 Jun 2021 While it seems straightforward where to draw the line in physical interactions with students, it may be less clear what is and isn’t appropriate online.
For everyone New year, new laws 6 Apr 2021 True to form, the Morrison government has failed to address the impact of insecure work exposed by the pandemic, instead launching another attack on working people.
For everyone Knowing your rights under JobKeeper 2.0 9 Dec 2020 Some AEU members have relied on JobKeeper during the pandemic, but the rules have changed and you need to know how.
For everyone The law & you: Cracking down on wage theft 16 Sep 2020 Under new legislation, wage theft is finally a criminal offence in Victoria, with severe penalties for employers who try to rip off their workers.
For everyone The law & you: Courts in the time of COVID 10 Jun 2020 While the legal system may be less old-style than it appears, the compromised nature of conducting court cases online has led the AEU to postpone some hearings.
For everyone The law & you: Getting the help you need 1 Apr 2020 Union membership means you will always have the legal and workplace protection you need should anything go wrong at work.