Rights at Work
Protecting Your Rights At Work
The “Rights at Work” category empowers workers with essential knowledge about their workplace rights and entitlements. Explore resources that explain leave entitlements, workplace safety standards, and protections against unfair dismissal. Learn how union members ensure every worker has access to fair treatment and safe working conditions.
Stand Up For Fairness And Equity
Understanding your workplace rights is the first step toward achieving equity and fairness at work. This section covers key topics such as minimum wage laws, casual worker protections, and superannuation rights, providing you with the knowledge to address workplace challenges confidently.
Collective Power To Protect Your Future
Union members work together to safeguard workers’ rights, from fighting against wage theft to improving job security. Discover how collective action drives change and creates a future where fairness is at the heart of every workplace.
See our articles below for more information about your rights at work!
Paid pandemic leave – what is it and why do we need it?
August 10, 2020
In what’s been an already devasting year, it’s fair to say Victorians have had an especially rough week.
Paid pandemic leave for all
July 9, 2020
After tribunal rejection, ACTU doubles down on paid pandemic leave for all.
IR reform discussions
Check out our special briefing from Sally McManus about the discussions that we are having with the Morrison Government.
With IR reform ahead, ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says a crucial lesson from the COVID-19 crisis is the importance of working together.
June 17, 2020
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Labour hire firm WorkPac loses Federal Court full court case against Queensland miner Robert Rossato
May 20, 2020
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List of employers who have agreed to two weeks special leave
March 17, 2020
Employers should always make the health and wellbeing of employees a priority for their business….
Restore penalty rates
September 20, 2017
The problem Hospitality, pharmacy, retail and fast food workers will have their weekend and public…
Enterprise Bargaining is Broken
September 8, 2017
About The rules around enterprise bargaining are too restrictive and bosses have found ways to…