The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between law and language in workplace discourse. To this end, a number of pronouncements issued by Australia’s Fair Work Commission – which mostly deals with employment litigation – are examined to see to what extent language-related problems affect both the employment relationship and the decision handed down by law makers when evaluating the cases submitted.

Legal Effects of Language Issues in Workplace Discourse: Evidence from Australia's Fairwork Commission

MANZELLA P
2021-01-01

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The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between law and language in workplace discourse. To this end, a number of pronouncements issued by Australia’s Fair Work Commission – which mostly deals with employment litigation – are examined to see to what extent language-related problems affect both the employment relationship and the decision handed down by law makers when evaluating the cases submitted.
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