The Australian Unions Support Centre can assist you to find and join your union. We can also provide general information about your rights at work.

Phone: 1300 486 466
Email: support@australianunions.org.au

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The Australian Unions Support Centre can also provide general information about your rights at work. Call us on 1300 486 466.

Casual Work

Roster rights
Casual workers

Ending Employment

Final Pay
Serious Misconduct
Forced Resignation
Giving Notice & Resigning
Redundancy Pay, Redundancy Notice Periods and Entitlements
Unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy

Leave

Reproductive leave
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
Keeping in touch days
Paternity Leave and Partner Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Carer’s Leave & Compassionate Leave
Leave entitlements during natural disasters
Natural disasters and stand downs
Leave Loading – What Is It and Who Gets It?
Sick and Carer’s and Compassionate Leave
Long Service Leave
Public Holidays
Annual Leave
Maternity Leave

Meetings with the Employer

Disciplinary meetings

Pay

Pay Secrecy
The gender pay gap
Union members earn 26% more than non-members per week. Here’s why.
Payslips and Record-Keeping
Deductions and Overpayment
Unpaid Work
Underpayment and wage theft
Penalty Rates and Allowances
Minimum Wage in Australia

Sources of Employment Rights

New rights at work: what you need to know
Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme
Seasonal farm work
Labour hire
Modern Awards
Fair Work Commission
Employment Contracts
The National Employment Standards
Fair Work Ombudsman
Types of Employment
Enterprise Agreements

What can a union do for me?

How to make change in your workplace
Delegates
Safe and Inclusive Workplaces
Industrial Action

Work Health and Safety

Workplace Health and Safety Protections
Right to Disconnect
Menopause in the workplace
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
Mosquito-borne diseases
Natural disasters and workplace safety
Ventilation
Understanding COVID-19 risks in your workplace
Consulting Workers
Safety Gear (PPE)
Vaccinations
Risk Management
Compensation
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Injury Reporting
Health and Safety
Your Rights Working in Heat
Unsafe work and bullying

Workplace Bullying and Discrimination

Know My Rights: Changes to workplace discrimination
Workplace Discrimination
Know My Rights: Protection against sexual harassment
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Privacy at Work
Workplace cleanliness and hygiene