RIGHTS – All about rights

It’s important that when you start to work, you’re aware of your rights at work. Whether you’re a full-time, part-time, or casual worker, you have a number of basic rights your employer must adhere to.

Your rights at work include your rights to:
• Work in an environment that is free from any forms of discrimination, harassment or abuse
• Dress and act in a way that adheres to your religion and beliefs
• Be paid correctly and fairly
• Have equal opportunity for employment and promotion with a company regardless of your age, gender, religious beliefs or ethnicity
• Have access to the correct types of annual, family, personal and public holiday leave
• Work in a safe environment, complete with occupational health and safety procedures

For more information on particular rights please see the fact sheets about: 
RIGHTS - Back pay
RIGHTS - Equal Opportunity
RIGHTS - Sexual Harassment
RIGHTS - Tattoos, body piercings, and hair on your face
RIGHTS - Unfair dismissal