Your+Rights+at+Work

Your Rights at Work From the age of 15, many young people decide to get casual or part time work. Teenage workers are often vulnerable to exploitation - hopefully, the information on this page will help empower you to know more about your rights and what to do if you are concerned about how you and/or your friends are being treated. * If you’re under 15 you may be allowed to work, but your employer needs a child employment permit from the Victorian Government before you can start. For more information visit Youth Central or call Business Victoria on 1800 287 287 *


 * Knowing your award - Depending on what industry you are working in, you may be eligible for specific benefits and/or pay rates. Visit the Award Finder to find out more: Award Finder **


 * Feeling stuck & want some questions answered? Contact these: helpful organisations **


 * A one stop shop of information c/o the Government: Fair Work Ombudsman: Young People & Students **

Task: Your group has been allocated one of the following issues often faced by young people at work. Review the information, watch the videos and discuss the case studies. Create a summary about the issues and the ways in which young people can take action. Be ready to share the information with the rest of the class :)


 * Applying for your job: Discrimination **


 * Read the case study: ** [[file:ACTU Worksite equal opportunity case study.pdf]]


 * Complete these activities [and visit the Human Rights Committee website]: ** [[file:ACTU equal opportunity worksheet.pdf]]


 * Understanding discrimination at work: **
 * Visit the Young Worker toolkit: Young Worker toolkit - discrimination **

** Starting your job: **


 * Understanding your contract: **


 * Visit the Young Worker toolkit: [|Young Worker toolkit - starting your job] **


 * Being a casual worker: ** [[file:Casual_Employment.pdf]] ** Need to know - casual work **
 * Employment Checklist - if you can check off all of these factors, you should be ok! ** [[file:My-employment-checklist.pdf]]


 * Getting the right pay: **


 * Understanding pay & conditions: **
 * Visit the Young Worker toolkit: Young Worker toolkit: Pay & Conditions **
 * Unpaid trial work? **


 * Katie's story **
 * Summer job fails - watch the video! ** media type="custom" key="24458740"


 * Want the right pay with that healthy burger? Grill'd under fire over below award rates of pay **

** Being in your job: **
 * Occupational Health & Safety **


 * Find out how you can stay safe at work & what your employer HAS to do to keep it that way! Visit the Young Worker toolkit: Young Worker toolkit - Safety & Accidents **
 * Watch the results of not speaking up... **


 * The Bakery... ** media type="custom" key="24458822" width="46" height="45" ** The Nail Gun.. **. media type="custom" key="24458830" width="45" height="45" ** The Kitchen.. **. media type="custom" key="24458836" width="49" height="45"


 * Bullying & Harassment: **


 * What counts as bullying & harassment? **
 * Visit the Young Worker toolkit: What counts as bullying and harassment? **


 * Brodie's Law - why it happened, why it matters: Brodie's Law - video, overview, your rights **


 * An overview & advice from Youthlaw: ** [[file:Bullying_at_WorkFINAL2013.doc]]