Knowing about your rights at work
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On 1 January 2010, private sector NSW employees previously covered by the NSW state award system moved into the national workplace relations system administered by the federal government.
Fairwork provides information about wages and conditions of employment in Australia for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements. You can also ring the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.
- Visit young people at work to find out more about your rights and entitlements and what responsibilities you may have in your workplace.
- See theLawstuff website for information on your legal rights at work, including what to do if you're being given a hard time by someone at work. Go to on the job.
- The WorkCover NSW website has a section on workplace safety for young workers, to help you better understand your rights and obligations Hazard a Guess is an interactive eLearning tool to learn about your rights and responsibilities. If you would like further information call WorkCover on 13 10 50. Remain anonymous if you wish.
- Read the Reach Out! fact sheet on bullying in the workplace and where you can go for help and advice.
- Work Smart, your quarterly online community newsletter from NSW Industrial Relations. This newsletter is for anyone working with, or interested in the employment rights of, young people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in NSW.
Work Smart will bring you up-to-date information on the rights and responsibilities of vulnerable workers and job seekers in NSW as well as details of services and resources that you and your clients can use. Subscribe.
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