general protections
General protections are a range of rights under the Fair Work Act 2009 that apply to all employees in the national workplace relations system.
These protections include a variety of rights to prevent unfair treatment at work. They cover issues like protection from unfair dismissal, discrimination and undue influence or pressure in employment. They also ensure that employees can freely exercise their workplace rights without fear of adverse consequences.
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