11: Rights, activism and fair treatment at work Jump to chapter:11.1 Discrimination and human rights | 11.2 Defamation and your rights | 11.3 Environment and planning law | 11.4 Community activism | 11.5 Employment contracts, awards and agreements | 11.6 Protection for your rights at work | 11.7 Occupational health and safety 11.1 Discrimination and human rights 11.1: Discrimination and human rights Key legislation Read More → Making a complaint Read More → Victorian antidiscrimination law Read More → Exceptions to the prohibition of discrimination Read More → Racial and religious vilification under the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act Read More → Disputes about discrimination in Victoria Read More → Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act Read More → Commonwealth antidiscrimination law Read More → Other human rights protection Read More → View all 11.1 11.2 Defamation and your rights 11.2: Defamation and your rights What is defamation? Read More → Who can sue for defamation? Read More → When can someone sue for defamation? Read More → Who is liable for a defamatory publication? Read More → Defences Read More → Remedies for defamation Read More → If you are threatened with legal action for defamation Read More → More information Read More → View all 11.2 11.3 Environment and planning law 11.3: Environment and planning law Introduction Read More → Land-use planning Read More → Planning permits Read More → Aboriginal cultural heritage protection Read More → Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal review Read More → Environmental impact assessment Read More → Protecting human health and the environment from pollution and waste Read More → Nature protection laws Read More → More information Read More → View all 11.3 11.4 Community activism 11.4: Community activism Introduction Read More → Structure, finances and insurance Read More → Protesting: Your rights and the police Read More → Common charges associated with protests Read More → Protests and non-police officials Read More → More information Read More → Contacts Read More → View all 11.4 11.5 Employment contracts, awards and agreements 11.5: Employment contracts, awards and agreements Introduction Read More → Employment contracts Read More → National Employment Standards Read More → Awards: The Fair Work Act and modern awards Read More → Enterprise agreements Read More → Individual agreements Read More → More information Read More → View all 11.5 11.6 Protection for your rights at work 11.6: Protection for your rights at work Enforcing your entitlements as an employee Read More → Termination of employment Read More → Protections in the Fair Work Act Read More → More information Read More → Contacts Read More → View all 11.6 11.7 Occupational health and safety 11.7: Occupational health and safety Introducing occupational health and safety law Read More → Occupational Health and Safety Act Part 3 ‘general duties’ on duty holders Read More → The role of WorkSafe Read More → Some workplace issues intersecting with other fields of law Read More → More information Read More → View all 11.7 Discover the contents of each topic 1 Understanding our laws and courts Chapter 1.1: Where our laws come fromChapter 1.2: An introduction to the courtsChapter 1.3: Sentencing in the Magistrates’ CourtChapter 1.4: The Children’s Court 2 Getting help Chapter 2.1: Legal representationChapter 2.2: Representing yourself in courtChapter 2.3: Legal services that can help 3 Fines, infringements and criminal law Chapter 3.1: Fines and infringementsChapter 3.2: Drug offencesChapter 3.3: Sexual offencesChapter 3.4: Sex workChapter 3.5: Arrest, search, interrogation and your rightsChapter 3.6: How bail worksChapter 3.7: Which court for which crime?Chapter 3.8: Imprisonment and the rights of people in prison Chapter 3.9: Understanding criminal records 4 Relationships, families and young people Chapter 4.1: Marriage and divorceChapter 4.2: Parental responsibilities and child supportChapter 4.3: Same-sex and de facto couples and familiesChapter 4.4: Family violenceChapter 4.5: Changing your name 5 Managing your money Chapter 5.1: Dealing with social securityChapter 5.2: Are you in debt?Chapter 5.3: Understanding bankruptcyChapter 5.4 Financial counselling servicesChapter 5.5 TaxationChapter 5.6 SuperannuationChapter 5.7 Understanding credit and financeChapter 5.8 Mortgages, consumer leases and other finance productsChapter 5.9 Credit reportingChapter 5.10 Unauthorised transactions and ePayments Code 6 Houses, communities and the road Chapter 6.1 TenancyChapter 6.2 Buying or selling a houseChapter 6.3 Building or renovating a houseChapter 6.4 Neighbour disputesChapter 6.5 Owners corporationsChapter 6.6 Community organisationsChapter 6.7 Buying a carChapter 6.8 Driving offencesChapter 6.9 Road law for cyclists, skaters and scooters 7 Consumers, contracts, the internet and copyright Chapter 7.1: How contract law worksChapter 7.2: Consumer protection lawsChapter 7.3: Consumer guaranteesChapter 7.4: Taking action as a consumerChapter 7.5: The internet and the lawChapter 7.6: CopyrightChapter 7.7 Trade marks 8 Disability, unfair treatment and advocacy Chapter 8.1 Understanding disability and the lawChapter 8.2 Understanding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)Chapter 8.3 Disability and criminal justiceChapter 8.4 Mental illnessChapter 8.5 Guardianship and medical treatmentChapter 8.6 Understanding powers of attorney 9 Health, wills and other legal issues affecting older people Chapter 9.1 Health and the lawChapter 9.2 Legal issues affecting older peopleChapter 9.3 WillsChapter 9.4 EstatesChapter 9.5 Funerals 10 Accidents, insurance and compensation Chapter 10.1 Negligence and injuryChapter 10.2 Transport accident injuriesChapter 10.3 Work injuriesChapter 10.4 InsuranceChapter 10.5 Motor vehicle accidents and insuranceChapter 10.6 Assistance for victims of crimeChapter 10.7 Compensation for some legal costs 11 Rights, activism and fair treatment at work Chapter 11.1 Discrimination and human rightsChapter 11.2 Defamation and your rightsChapter 11.3 Environment and planning lawChapter 11.4 Community activismkChapter 11.6 Protection for your rights at workChapter 11.7 Occupational health and safety 12 Government and the individual Chapter 12.1 Taking a problem to an ombudsmanChapter 12.2 Privacy and your rightsChapter 12.3 Freedom of information lawChapter 12.4 Complaints against Victorian Police Purchase the physical book or PDF version. 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