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Can a boss ask me to do an unpaid trial?

July 28, 2022

At the Young Workers Centre we hear about lots of employers asking young people to complete unpaid trials. They often ask young workers to do a whole shift – or lots of shifts...
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Doing work experience? Let’s talk about your rights!

July 18, 2022

For many young people, work experience is their first time in...
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Minimum Wage 2022

June 20, 2022

New minimum wage rates - check your pay and superannuation. Avoid...
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What's the big deal with casual work?

October 08, 2021

As young workers, most of us have been in casual work...
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What to do if your boss is being sh*tty about Covid-19 restrictions

October 01, 2021

When Emily* got a text from her boss urging her to...
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TIPS FOR STARTING OUT AS AN APPRENTICE

December 14, 2020

An apprenticeship is a great opportunity to learn and work at the same time, but you need to know how to be safe, respected and paid your legal entitlements at work.
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Check your privilege, burger bros

November 26, 2020

Young workers who stand up for their rights aren’t self-entitled or...
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A short-term strategy for a long-term issue, where is the support for apprentices?

October 09, 2020

The Federal Budget’s plan to subsidise the wages of apprentices and...
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Is Your Employer Breaking the Law? Wage Theft is a Crime in Victoria

June 23, 2020

Is Your Employer Breaking the Law? Wage Theft is a Crime...
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Essential Workers and Occupational Violence

March 30, 2020

I know, it seems obvious. But it seems with the panic...
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