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Discrimination occurs when you are treated unfairly because of a protected attribute like age, disability, sex, race, or carer's responsibilities, and it can be direct or indirect. If you experience discrimination, you can speak to your employer, get legal advice, or lodge a claim with the Fair Work Commission, Anti-Discrimination NSW, or the Australian Human Rights Commission within strict time limits.
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An unfair dismissal claim can be made if you have been fired in a harsh, unjust or unreasonable way and have met the minimum employment period and income requirements. You must lodge a Form F2 with the Fair Work Commission within 21 calendar days, and possible outcomes include compensation of up to 26 weeks' pay or getting your job back.
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This factsheet explains your rights and obligations if you are involved in a car accident while working in NSW.
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This factsheet explains your basic rights and responsibilities if you are stopped by police while driving. It outlines when police can pull you over, what information you must provide, and your rights during searches, testing, and other interactions. It provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice
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This factsheet by Redfern Legal Centre explains your rights when police come to your home.
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This is a template for a formal complaint to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission about alleged misconduct by officers of the NSW Police Force.
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This is a template for a formal complaint letter to the NSW Police Force, asking them to investigate alleged misconduct by police officers.
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This factsheet explains how to prepare and submit a written complaint about misconduct by the NSW Police Force, including what to include and where to lodge it.
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This factsheet explains your rights when police stop, question, or search you, and how to respond safely while protecting yourself legally.
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This factsheet explains your rights and obligations in relation to workplace underpayments.