QUESTION: After undertaking your own independent research, explain the legal implications of the term “sham contracting” which is discussed in this article. (20 marks)
The case study is a take-home assessment task that requires a question to be answered. Students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate understanding of key concepts and principles, as well as their insights into the relevant law.
The total word length for this assignment is three hundred words (a maximum only of 10% over or under this limit will be allowed). Please provide your word count in your case study document, and do not include references within your word count.
Most marks will be given for analysis; very few marks will be given for merely restating information.
Access and review the segment by Conor Duffy and Nick Sas (Contributor) (16 October 2020) titled ‘Universities accused of ‘sham contracting’ as wage scandal in Australia’s higher education sector deepens’: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-16/university-wage-theft-case-hits-federal-court-union-claim/12771128
Link for the case study should work. If not just type it in google. Thanks
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-16/university-wage-theft-case-hits-federal-court-union-claim/12771128
I have also added 3 slideshows which give some information about the topic if you need it.