Whether you work fulltime, part-time or casually, or as an apprentice or trainee, everyone's working conditions are underpinned by a basic set of employment rights.
Rights for workers determine things like how much you work, when you take breaks, what holidays and sick leave you get and the minimum amount you should be paid for the work you are doing.
These resources can help you learn more about your rights at work and what you can do if you think you are not getting what you are entitled to.
Update - On March 27 2008 the Federal Government made changes to current employment law as part of their new Industrial Relations policy. The industrial relations system is currently in transition as a result, and this section is no longer 100% accurate. Until we update this information, to find out how this new system might affect you and your employment rights, check out our Changes to the industrial relations system page.
Check out our tips, tools, videos and articles to learn more about your rights at work:
Know your rights - how-to guide
Learn about your entitlements to things like leave, conditions, minimum wage, safety & super.
Your rights at work: video #1
Job Watch consultant Zana Bytheway talks about safety at work and who can help you out.
Your rights at work: video #2
Workplace Rights Advocate Caroline Ryan's overview of your basic rights at work.
Your rights at work: video #3
YACVic's Chris Varney discusses negotiating and questions you should ask your employer.
