Author: Phil Parisis

Industrial action includes strikes, work bans, and lockouts taken during workplace disputes, strictly regulated under the Fair Work Act.

IFAs are written agreements varying the effect of certain award or agreement terms for individual employees.

Independent contractors operate their own business and provide services under a contract for services, distinct from employees.

The high income threshold is an annual earnings amount affecting eligibility for unfair dismissal protection for non-award employees.

Workplace health and safety refers to the legal framework for managing risks to health, safety, and welfare of workers.

Workplace harassment is unwelcome conduct that intimidates, offends, humiliates, or creates a hostile work environment.

Grievance procedures are formal processes for employees to raise concerns, complaints, or disputes about workplace matters.

Genuine redundancy occurs when a job is no longer required due to operational changes and consultation requirements have been met.

General protections are provisions protecting employees from adverse action for exercising workplace rights or having protected attributes.