1. Your rights at work TECO Brisbane workshop for 417 visa holders 09 November 2018
Test notes here

2. 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

3. Workplace basics Minimum entitlements Types of employment Pay slips
National Employment Standards
Award / agreement
Types of employment
Full time, part time, casual
Pay slips

4. 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

5. $18.93 $23.66 Current minimum wage – 21 years and over
Full time
Part time
$18.93
Casual
$23.66
(25% casual loading)

6. 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

7. It’s OK to ask for help or information
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

8. 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

9. Record My Hours App Automatically record and store hours of work
Export data via
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

11. Tools and resources for backpackers
Dedicated webpage for visa holders
Register MyAccount for tailored information and priority service
Pay and conditions tool (PACT)
In language resources
Online learning centre
Record My Hours App
The anonymous reporting tool

12. 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!

13. Contact us Fair Work Infoline 13 13 94
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
Register for My Account at
Follow us on:
Facebook
YouTube youtube.com/fairworkgovau

14. 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?

15. Questions?