Section 334 — Fair Work Act 2009: Guide to this Part

This Part provides general workplace protections. Division 2 sets out the circumstances in which this Part applies. Division 3 protects workplace rights, and the exercise of those rights. Division 4 protects freedom of association, involvement in lawful industrial activities, and the exercise of workplace delegates’ rights. Division 5 provides other protections, including protection from discrimination. Division 6 deals with sham arrangements. Division 7 sets out rules for the purposes of establishing contraventions of this Part. Division 8 deals with compliance. In most cases, a general protections dispute that involves dismissal will be dealt with by a court only if the dispute has not been resolved by the FWC.