The Workplace
Young people can experience trouble in the workplace if they are not aware of their rights and responsibilities. There are a number of organisations that can advise you when you need help.
WageNet provides details on the minimum pay and conditions you should be receiving in your job. It also has some important facts for young workers for example what age you can start working.
The Office of the Employment Advocate is an organisation that offers advice relating to the Workplace Relations Act.
If you cannot resolve a disagreement with an employer, you can lodge a complaint with the Industrial Relations Commission.
The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) promotes equal opportunity for women in the workplace and aims to eliminate sexual discrimination.
The Workplace Ombudsman is an independent Commonwealth agency that ensures the workplace rights and obligations of workers and employers are understood, protected and enforced.
Rainbow Network is the Victoria-wide network aiming to support and link workers who work with, advocate for the needs of, or support same sex attracted and transgender young people across Victoria. These workers are often based in local councils, community not-for-profit agencies or community health centres.
Everyone has the responsibility to protect themselves and the safety of those they work with. To find out more, visit the Australian Safety and Compensation Commission (ASSC) website. For more information on Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) select your State or Territory from the links below:
| ACT | NSW |
| NT | QLD |
| SA | TAS |
| VIC | WA |
Need more information or didn’t find what you were looking for? the source has other pages that may be helpful, try other pages under the ‘Rights’ or ‘Career’ menus.