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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:
Employment Rights Legal Service
Employment Rights Legal Service (ERLS) is a free and confidential legal advice and casework service aimed at helping vulnerable, low paid and migrant workers across NSW. This free state-wide service is a partnership between Kingsford Legal Centre, Inner City Legal Centre and Redfern Legal Centre.
ERLS can help with:
- Legal advice (in person or over the phone)
- Legal representation
- Information
- Referrals
ERLS can assist with issues such as:
- Not being paid the right amount
- Losing your job unfairly
- Being bullied by your boss
- Being sexually harassed
- Being discriminated against
Phone 02 8004 3270 or use the online form.
Website www.erls.org.au
If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to connect to Employment Rights Legal Service on 02 8004 3270.
LawAccess NSW
LawAccess NSW is a free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW. They can help with a wide range of legal problems or questions, including help with an employment dispute or issue.
LawAccess NSW can:
- Give legal information over the telephone
- Send information, for example, fact sheets, forms, publications
- In some cases, arrange for one of their lawyers to give you legal advice over the telephone
- Refer someone to another service, for example, if they need face to face legal advice, or a specialist legal service.
Phone 1300 888 529
Website www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
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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