Employment

Workplace sexual harassment and discrimination

What is sexual harassment at work? What is discrimination? How can community workers help clients who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination at work?
 
In this episode, Yasmine from the Community Legal Education team joins Katja from the Respect at Work Legal Service for a run down of this legal issue and tips for community workers. 
 
Find out more about Respect at Work Legal Service: https://bit.ly/4bo8ybz 
Contact our team at LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 or via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/contact-us
Transcript: https://adobe.ly/3znEAXT

Rostered On: Employment Rights Legal Service

In this episode, Stephanie Hawes from Legal Aid NSW chats to Madeleine Causbrook from the Employment Rights Legal Service about their service and a case study on sexual harassment in the workplace.
Legal services:Employment Rights Legal Service: www.erls.org.au and 02 8004 3270
Kingsford Legal Centre website: www.klc.unsw.edu.au  and 02 9385 9566
Legal Aid NSW's Respect At Work Legal Service: 02 9072 2333LawAccess: 1300 888 529 Support services:Lifeline: 13 11 14
Bravehearts: 1800 272 83111800 RESPECT: 1800 737 7320
 
Transcript
 
 

Pay increases on 1 July 2023 – are you affected?

On 1 July 2023 a number of employment law changes commenced, including an increase to the National Minimum Wage.
 
In this episode, Giles from Legal Aid NSW’s employment law team, describes:
some of the most significant changes,
how to check if you’re getting paid the correct amount (use this tool from the Fair Work Ombudsman: A.C.T Pay Calculator - Find your award (fairwork.gov.au)),
how to have a conversation with your employer if you’re not getting paid the correct amount,
what steps you can take if your employer refuses to pay you what you’re entitled to, and
where you can go for legal help - Contact us (nsw.gov.au).
 
Giles also highlights the work of Legal Aid NSW’s Respect at Work Legal Service who provide trauma-informed legal services to people who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace.
 
View a transcript of this podcast here. 

Rostered On: Gig Work Justice Support Centre SWSLS

Justice Support Centre is a community organisation that provides free services to the community. We support people in South West Sydney with legal issues, as well as women and children affected by domestic and family violence in South West Sydney, City of Sydney, Inner West and Waverley.
We offer free legal advice over the phone for broad range of legal problems for people living in South West Sydney.
For people with significant need, we may also offer free or reduced-cost legal representation and assistance. Not everyone qualifies for this kind of support. We may be able to resolve your issue with quick advice and then we can discuss if you need further assistance.
Our solicitors can support you to navigate the legal system, understand your rights and make informed choices to improve your situation.
Website: Justice Support Centre
Email: info@justicesupportcentre.org.au
Telephone: (02) 9601 7777
LinkdIn: Justice Support Centre | LinkedIn
FaceBook: Facebook
Twitter: Profile / Twitter
Subscribe to Newsletter: https://drct-swslc.prod.supporterhub.net/pages/newsletter-sign-up
 
Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/nkiJ-MpNhP698S4UrmRTyLO63Nk
 
Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts
 
 

Rostered On - Casual Work and Holiday Hiring

The Employment Law Service is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. We provide free legal advice, assistance and representation for workers with employment law problems.
We provide employment law advice in our offices that provide civil law advice throughout NSW. We also have dedicated employment law advice sessions on fixed dates.
You should call first to check that we can help you and make an appointment.
If you are not sure which office to contact call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529.
Who we can help? We can help many types of workers, including:
full time/part time  workers
casual workers
government workers
younger and older workers
contractors
workers on visas
 
Legal Aid Website: Employment Law Services - Legal Aid NSW
Request a CLE: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/workshops/request-a-talk
Wages Resources: Ripped off - Legal Aid NSW
Fair Work Commission: Fair Work Commission | Australia's national workplace relations tribunal (fwc.gov.au)
Fair Work Ombudsman Links:
Casual employees - Fair Work Ombudsman
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards
https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/FindYourAward
Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/4wkk6iVRA2cXRItBaD-rd2Ni5F4
Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts

Spotlight On Youth Law Australia

Youth Law Australia is a community legal service that is dedicated to helping children and young people in Australia and their supporters to find a legal solution to their problems.
They are Australia's only national, technology-based community legal service and are dedicated to addressing the human rights abuses of children and young people in Australia. 
You can find their website here:
Youth Law Australia (yla.org.au) 
You can find their Social Media channels here:
Youth Law Australia | LinkedIn
Youth Law Australia (@youthlawaus) / Twitter
https://instagram.com/youthlawaustralia 
https://www.facebook.com/youthlawaustralia 
https://www.tiktok.com/@youthlawaus 
 
Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.
 
Any enquiries regarding this episode can be sent to  cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 

Supporting at Risk Workers

This podcast will give community and health workers information to help them support clients who are working in unsafe workplaces or being asked to perform unsafe work. You will hear from Safework NSW who will give you information to help you identify particular groups of workers who are at risk and how Safework NSW can assist them.  You will also hear from a lawyer from the Legal Aid NSW Employment law team who will talk about how employment and discrimination laws can be used to protect vulnerable workers and give you information to help you refer your clients for legal advice.
This episode was produced by Audiocraft's Nicole Curby
REFERRALS AND INFORMATION
Safework NSW
SafeWork NSW 13 10 50 
The Speak up App to report unsafe work- (confidentially if you wish)
Young worker etoolkit: a range of resources to support young workers’ safety.  There are 4 sections:  for young workers, employers, educators,  and parents and guardians
The getting support at work pocket guide     :  translated in Arabic, Chinese(simplified), Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay and Vietnamese.
The basics your rights at work   Other languages are on the webpage
At Risk worker strategy  Other languages are on the webpage
Translated Resources Hub available translated resources
Legal Aid NSW
LawAccess NSW 1300 888529
Legal Aid NSW website  for an advice service
Employment Problems? Spot the Signs fact sheet
Ripped off- Your Rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work
Request a talk for your newly arrived client group: “My rights at work – Australian law and you”
Other
Fair Work Ombudsman: information and advice about workplace rights and obligations
Workers compensation Independent Review office helps injured workers deal with insurers
State Insurance Regulatory Authority - information about workplace injuries
Unions NSW  information about trade unions

Do you want to know more about your rights at work in the time of COVID-19?

In this first of our ‘COVID-19’ special episodes, we talk to Alex Yiannikas from Employment Law team about the rights for casual and permanent employees in these unprecedented times.
The podcast audio is taken from a live webinar we recorded on 18 March 2020 and answers questions from our Community Worker audience.
As the situation evolves, we will be talking to our employment lawyers again to keep you updated, so subscribe to Law for Community Workers on the go to stay informed.
 
Referrals and more information
Free legal help
LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529
Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW - 02 9219 5000 to check eligibility for free legal advice about rights at work. Please check www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au for updates about availability of legal advice.
Migrants and temporary visa holders in NSW can call the Migrant Employment Legal Service on 02 8002 1203 – www.mels.org.au
Publications
Your workplace rights during a disaster
Order FREE Publications
Fair Work Ombudsman 13 13 94
Information about workplace entitlements and obligations for people affected by the outbreak of coronavirus.
Further information
SafeWork NSW has information about Coronavirus and your workplace -
For enquiries about Workers Compensation, contact the Workers Compensation Independent Review Office on 13 9476
Unions NSW
ABC Radio National program — not enough sick leave?
Centrelink
Look after yourself
We want this to be a safe space for listeners. If you need support there are services that can help:
Beyond Blue -1300 224 636
Lifeline -13 11 14