1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one right that workers in Australia are entitled to?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Employees have the right to receive minimum wages and certain conditions of employment. Workers must be provided with a safe and healthy work environment. Employees have the right to receive paid leave for holidays, sick and carer's leave.
Workplace Rights in Australia
3. Slide
60 seconds
Fair Work Act 2009: An Australian law that sets out the minimum standards of rights and protections for employees in the workplace, including minimum wages, leave entitlements, and rules related to hiring and terminating employees. Modern Awards: Awards created by the Fair Work Commission that set out minimum pay rates and conditions for employees who work in certain industries or occupations. Enterprise Agreement: A legally binding agreement between an employer and employees that sets out the terms and conditions of employment that are better than those provided for in the relevant award or the National Employment Standards.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
Under the Fair Work Act of Australia, employers have the right to require employees to work overtime, but the overtime payments must be at least 1.5 times the normal wage rate. In Australia, employees have the right to request flexible working arrangements from their employers if they have been employed for at least 12 months. In Australia, employees are entitled to reasonable notice if their employer decides to terminate their employment, which is usually one week for every year of service.
Did you know?
5. Open question
300 seconds
What are the rights of Australian workers in the workplace?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What skills should employees possess in order to effectively exercise their rights?
7. Open question
300 seconds
How can employers support employees in understanding their rights?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How can employees advocate for their rights if they feel they are being violated?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a cat eating spaghetti with a fork
10. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: What are some work-related skills that are important for understanding rights in the Australian workplace? Clues: • Knowing current legislation and regulations related to the workplace. • Developing effective communication strategies with colleagues and employers. • Understanding the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs to create a diagram that explains the rights of workers in the Australian workplace. B. Create a presentation to explain the rights of workers in the Australian workplace.
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which Australian law protects employees against unfair dismissal?
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Equal Opportunity Act
- Fair Work Act
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the minimum wage in Australia?
- $15.00 per hour
- $25.00 per hour
- $20.33 per hour
13. Poll
60 seconds
What is the maximum number of hours a full-time employee can work in a week according to Australian law?
- 38 hours
- 40 hours
- 35 hours
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which government agency oversees workplace health and safety regulations in Australia?
- Safe Work Australia
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission
15. Poll
60 seconds
In Australia, what is the minimum notice period an employer must provide to terminate an employee's employment?
- 1 month's notice.
- Depends on length of service, up to 5 weeks' notice.
- 2 weeks' notice.
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What are the key rights and protections that employees in Australia have in the workplace?
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