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 We are ‘action stations’ in every sector 15 Jul 2024 The industrial team is heavily involved in bargaining for improved conditions in the TAFE, disability, and early childhood sectors.
Schools Teacher compensated after injury initially rejected 15 Jul 2024 Redlich’s recently obtained a substantial pain and suffering settlement for a teacher subjected to abuse while teaching in a special education setting.
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 Legal news: Compensation for teacher harassed by principal 18 Apr 2024 Redlich’s was successful in securing ongoing WorkCover payments for a teacher who sustained psychological injuries due to repetitive, unreasonable harassment by her principal.
For everyone Legal news: Full steam ahead in every sector 18 Apr 2024 From the start of 2024, the industrial team has been heavily engaged in bargaining for improved conditions in TAFE, disability, and early childhood.
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 Fighting false allegations, and WorkCover changes 28 Jul 2023 An update from the AEU’s industrial tea, who have had some good outcomes for individual members on disciplinary and regulatory matters this term.
For everyone Legal news: Working in your favour 3 Apr 2023 The industrial team has had a busy start to 2023, including preparing evidence for a case on time in lieu for teachers attending school camps.
For everyone Hidden entitlements for long-term injury 1 Apr 2023 A teacher unexpectedly discovered he was eligible for compensation for an injury developed over a decade working in special schools.
For everyone The best support money can’t buy 19 Dec 2022 The AEU’s legal team saves members thousands of dollars when prosecuting their claims or defending claims against them.
For everyone Psychological injury due to lack of DET support 19 Dec 2022 Work-related psychological injury cases are much less straightforward than those involving physical injuries.
For everyone Legal news: Promoting your rights in every sector 20 Sep 2022 The AEU’s legal team has had some good results for members this term, including in the areas of VIT registration; recovering unpaid wages and super; and ensuring the rights of members are maintained by employers.
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 Out-of-court settlement after ES injures arm at work 20 Sep 2022 Redlich Injury Lawyers achieved a six-figure sum for an education support member who injured her arm while caring for a special needs student.
For everyone Compensation for CRT not warned about student’s triggers 7 Jul 2022 Redlich’s has achieved a six-figure compensation payout for relief teacher who wasn’t warned about triggers for a student’s violent outbursts.
For everyone Justice and fairness for members 6 Apr 2022 AEU members benefit from advice and representation in many types of employment law matters, from unfair dismissal to contract advice, underpayments and discrimination.
For everyone Tripping hazard leads to nerve damage 6 Apr 2022 When a member tripped on a raised stormwater drain at work and a fractured her elbow, Redlich’s was able to secure significant compensation for the teacher’s pain and suffering.