Employment

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

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