 
General protections claims aren't just an issue for employers and employees—they can also arise in contractor relationships. However, the rights and protections available to independent contractors are not always the same.

In this update, Jim Babalis and Tom Daly explore the limits of general protections claims for independent contractors, including when State laws may give rise to workplace rights under the Fair Work Act, the interaction between State and Federal legislation, and the key considerations for businesses engaging contractors.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

&nbsp; General protections claims aren't just an issue for employers and employees&mdash;they can also arise in contractor relationships. However, the rights and protections available to independent contractors are not always the same. In this update,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/jim-babalis/" data-ac-default-color="1">Jim Babalis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-daly-6258381b8/" data-ac-default-color="1">Tom Daly</a>&nbsp;explore the limits of general protections claims for independent contractors, including when State laws may give rise to workplace rights under the&nbsp;Fair Work Act, the interaction between State and Federal legislation, and the key considerations for businesses engaging contractors. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/1QP7vNUZW3k" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most significant developments, issues, and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most significant developments, issues, and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

The Friday Workplace Briefing

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most significant developments, issues and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most&nbsp;significant&nbsp;developments, issues and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

  The Friday Workplace Briefing

General Protections Claim limitations for Independent Contractors.  Political Beliefs Protected under State law are not Protected Workplace Laws for Independent Contractors.