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If this person is experiencing poor work conditions, help is available.
The services below can provide free information and advice to migrants experiencing a workplace issue.
It is important that the individual has provided informed consent before a referral is made. See steps in making a referral.
For free and confidential legal advice, contact:
Legal Aid ACT
Legal Aid ACT helps people in the ACT with their legal difficulties, especially people who are socially or economically disadvantaged. They can help in criminal law, family law and some civil law matters.
Legal Aid ACT Helpline is a free and confidential phone service that provides legal information and organises appointments for free legal advice.
Phone 1300 654 314
Website www.legalaidact.org.au
If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to connect to Legal Aid Helpline on 1300 654 314.
Women’s Legal Centre ACT
Women’s Legal Centre ACT provides free legal help to women in low-paid employment who are experiencing problems at work.
They give legal assistance to women who have been treated unfairly at work including women who have been:
- Fired from work unfairly
- Experienced discrimination at work
- Underpaid or not paid properly
- Sexually harassed
- Denied access to leave or other entitlements
- Denied access to flexible working arrangements
- Bullied at work
They can provide legal advice as well as practical assistance to support women negotiate directly with their employer. Depending on a woman’s situation, they can also provide ongoing assistance.
Phone 02 6257 4377 or 1800 634 669 or complete the online form.
Website wlc.org.au
If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to connect to Women’s Legal Centre ACT on 02 6257 4377.
For free information about workplace rights and entitlements, and to report concerns or get assistance with workplace problems, contact:
Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman is an Australian Government agency that regulates Australian workplaces.
Employees can't get into trouble or have their visa cancelled for contacting them to ask for information about their pay or other workplace rights.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has information and resources in over 30 languages on its website to help people understand their workplace rights and obligations in Australia.
Phone 13 13 94
Website www.fairwork.gov.au
If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 and ask to connect to Fair Work on 13 13 94.
For support from a union:
The Australian Unions Support Centre
The Australian Unions Support Centre provides free and confidential assistance and information for all workplace issues. Members of unions can contact their union for support.
Phone 1300 486 466
Email help@actu.org.au or use the online form
Website australianunions.org.au
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