Workplace law Ms Rugg was a former staffer of Dr Monique Ryan, a member of the Federal Parliament. She commenced legal proceedings against her employers, the Commonwealth of Australia, and Dr Ryan on her anticipated dismissal from her employment, the Court subsequently found she could be dismissed as the employment relationship had completely broken down. Ms Rugg alleges that the employer had breached her rights under the Fair Work Act by requiring her to work unreasonable additional hours and to perform duties which were outside the duties of her position. Discuss: What rights does an employee have under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) not to be dismissed from their employment, consider what is a prohibited reason for termination of employment. Do the rights under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) either expand or limit an employee's rights under the common law?