WorkerAssistTasmania – Case studies

If you’ve been injured at work, the process can be confusing and confronting. Worker Assist Tasmania Inc. can help by providing free and independent advice about workers compensation, rehabilitation and return-to-work.

Organisation Address: 379 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: 03 6234 9553

Web Address: http://workerassist.org.au/#casestudies

Link Owner: Worker Assist Tasmania

Also in: Workers' Compensation , Workplace accidents , Workplace Injuries

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Sex Discrimination

Under the Sex Discrimination Act it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of sex, marital status, pregnancy, or family responsibilities, or to sexually harass someone.

Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia

Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/rights-disability-and-access/discrimination/federal-human-rights-framework/sex-discrimination/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

Also in: Discrimination , Discrimination at Work , Employee services , Gender Discrimination , Government & Legal Services

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Racial Discrimination

National laws prohibit racial discrimination provide for equality before the law on the ground of race.

Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia

Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/rights-disability-and-access/discrimination/federal-human-rights-framework/racial-discrimination/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

Also in: Discrimination , Discrimination at Work , Government & Legal Services , Racial Discrimination , Refugees & Migration

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Discrimination in Employment

Employers must generally treat all their employees fairly and equally and must not discriminate against anyone for any of the reasons prescribed in anti-discrimination laws.

Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia

Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/rights-disability-and-access/discrimination/discrimination-in-employment/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

Also in: Age Discrimination , Disability Discrimination , Discrimination , Discrimination at Work , Employee services

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What is worker’s compensation

When an employee is injured at work there are two remedies available, depending on the circumstances. They are: workers compensation benefits; and the right to claim damages. Sometimes both remedies are available, but the employee will only be able to keep one form of benefit and will have to refund (with certain limited exceptions which will be discussed) any other