Current Issues

JobWatch has regularly advocated for disadvantaged workers by informing the Federal and State governments about unfair working conditions and other alarming workplace trends such as, workplace violence and workplace bullying.

JobWatch personnel have appeared before several Senate References Committees over the years and continue to highlight unfair workplace practices.

Children and Youth
Fast Food Industry Research Study
Children at work? Policy challenges and choices for Victoria
Employment of Children - Who is Responsible?
Student Work Experience Work Placement Issues

Discrimination on the basis of Criminal Record

Human Rights in Victoria

Industrial Relations Legislation

Recovery of Wages

Workers' Rights
Discrimination in Victorian Legislation - June 2004
Independent Contracting
Labour Hire Workers in Victoria - December 2003
New Apprenticeship Scheme - Study - Sept 2002
Parental Leave for Long Term Casuals
Pregnancy Discrimination
Privacy - November 2004
Reasonable Hours
Redundancy: Study - May 2003
Small Business
Unfair Dismissal
Valuing Parenthood - July 2002
Work Life Balance - an analysis of Schou - August 2002

Workplace Bullying and Violence
Sexual Harassment in Employment - Workers Still Exposed
Code of Practice for Prevention of Workplace Bullying
Violence in the Workplace - Protecting the Rights of Employees
Workplace Violence and Workplace Bullying - Ramifications for OHS
Bullies, Media and the Law