Work Rights and Responsibilities
Whether you are new to the workforce, changing jobs, or returning to work after illness,
it is in your interests to know about your work rights and responsibilities.
Some questions you might have include:
- How much will I be paid?
- What are my main working conditions?
- What is the legal basis of my entitlements?
- What do I need to know about equity and safety in the workplace?
- Do I have to join a union?
- Under what circumstances can my employment be lawfully terminated?
- Your pay and working conditions.
- Leave entitlements.
- Superannuation entitlements.
- Dismissal and termination.
- Freedom of association.
- Equal employment opportunity.
- Workplace harassment.
- Occupational health, safety and welfare.
The Disability Discrimination Act
Under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against disabled people for a reason related to their disability, in all aspects of employment, unless this can be justified.
The Act covers things like:
- Application forms.
- Interview arrangements.
- Proficiency tests.
- Job offers.
- Terms of employment.
- Promotion, transfer or training opportunities.
- Work-related benefits such as access to recreation or refreshment facilities.
- Dismissal or redundancy.
Contact CareerSystems for further information about your work rights and responsibilities
on 1300 855 321 or email career-systems@bedfordgroup.com.au.
