Your rights at work TECO Brisbane workshop for 417 visa holders 09 November 2018 About the Fair Work Ombudsman FWO Federal government agency Provides free education and information about workplace rights and entitlements ID: 763209
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Your rights at work TECO Brisbane workshop for 417 visa holders 09 November 2018
About the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) Federal government agency Provides free education and information about workplace rights and entitlements Helps to resolve workplace issues Has tailored tools and resources for backpackers
Workplace basics Minimum entitlements Pay National Employment Standards Award / agreement Types of employment Full time, part time, casual Pay slips
Common issues in the workplace Being asked to work for free Being given goods or services instead of pay Having money taken out of your pay Not being given a pay slip Not being given a Fair Work Information Statement Cash back scheme Sham contracting
Current minimum wage – 21 years and over $18.93 $23.66 (25% casual loading) Full time Part time Casual
Department of Home Affairs and FWO The Department of Home Affairs will NOT cancel a person’s temporary visa if they: had an entitlement to work as part of their visa believe they have been exploited at work have reported their circumstances to the FWO are actively assisting us in an investigation This applies as long as: They commit to abiding by visa conditions in the future There is no other basis for visa cancellation
Getting help! It’s OK to ask for help or information REMEMBER : It’s against the law to be sacked for asking about pay or entitlements It’s against the law to be sacked for contacting the Fair Work Ombudsman Anonymous Reporting tool
Tips for backpackers Be careful when finding work Know who you are working for Business name & ABN Know what you should be paid Piece work agreement & piece rate Keep your own record Keep a diary of the hours you work Enjoy your working holiday in Australia
Record My Hours App Automatically record and store hours of work Export data via email Available in 18 languages Not data stored centrally – you control how you share your information Download this FREE app today at iTune app store or Google Play store
www.fairwork.gov.au
Tools and resources for backpackers Dedicated webpage for visa holders www.fairwork.gov.au/migrantworkers Register M yAccount for tailored information and priority service www.fairwork.gov.au/register Pay and conditions tool (PACT) www.fairwork.gov.au/PACT In language resources www.fairwork.gov.au/languages Online learning centre www.fairwork.gov.au/learning Record My Hours App www.fairwork.gov.au/app The anonymous reporting tool www.fairwork.gov.au/tipoff
Key messages Backpackers have the same workplace rights as all other workers in Australia Keep in mind of the visa assurance protocol Make use of FWO’s free tools and resources The FWO is here to help!
Contact us Fair Work Infoline 13 13 94 Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) 13 14 50 Register for My Account at www.fairwork.gov.au/register Follow us on: Facebook www.facebook.com/fairwork.gov.au Twitter @fairwork_gov_auYouTube youtube.com/fairworkgovau
Quiz What does the Fair Work Ombudsman do? What is the current minimum wage in Australia ? What are the three different types of employment? What is the agreement between the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Department of Home Affairs? Tell me one common issue in the workplace. What app can you download to keep your work hours? What is the one way you can contact the FWO?
Questions?