Knowing about your rights at work
- As a young worker, it is important that you are well-informed about your workplace rights and responsibilities. The NSW Office of Industrial Relations has info about NSW employment laws. The contact phone number for awards enquiries is 13 16 28.
- www.wagenet.gov.au provides information about wages and conditions of employment in Australia for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements.
- See www.lawstuff.org.au for information on your legal rights at work, including what to do if you're being given a hard time by someone at work.
- The WorkCover NSW website has a section on workplace safety for young workers, to help you better understand your rights and obligations.
- YAPA (Youth Action and Policy Association) has produced "Girls@Work: Getting a Fair Go", a booklet on workplace issues for high school aged students, focusing on issues that affect young people in general, as well as the particular needs of young women. Ring Joanne on (02) 9319 1100 ext. 3 for a free hard copy (NSW only & while stocks last) or, if you have broadband, the PDF booklet can be downloaded at http://yapa.org.au/youth/facts/GirlsAtWork.pdf (2.9MB).
- Read the Reach Out! fact sheet on bullying in the workplace and where you can go for help and advice.)
- The Work Smart online community newsletter is for anyone working with, or interested in the employment rights of young people and those from culturally and liguistically diverse communities. Produced on a quarterly basis by the NSW Office of Industrial Relations, the free newsletter contains info to help people understand things such as how to find out about their rights and entitlements, what they should be paid and which industruial relations system their work is covered by. To subscribe go to www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/enewsletters/worksmart
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