It’s important to understand your workplace rights and responsibilities in regards to pay and conditions, health and safety and workplace bullying.

By law, your employer is responsible for making sure:

• your work environment is safe and providing appropriate protective equipment if necessary
• workers are free from discrimination and bullying
• you receive all your entitlements in terms of pay and conditions.

As a worker, you are responsible for:

• understanding the conditions of your employment. This includes knowing your rate of pay, working hours and entitlements to breaks and leave
• working in a way that is not harmful to the health and safety of yourself or others
• knowing what to do if you think your employer is not meeting their responsibilities.

Make sure you:

• understand the conditions of your employment. This includes your rate of pay, working hours and your entitlements for breaks, leave and public holidays
• know your rights in regards to discrimination and bullying. Know what to do if you experience or witness this in your workplace
• know the health and safety requirements of your workplace. Know how to maintain a safe environment for yourself and others
• have access to all of the appropriate safety gear and equipment. Know what to do in the event of an accident
• know where to get help on workplace health and safety issues relevant to your state or territory.

To know your workplace rights and responsibilities, understand the conditions of your employment and where to get information when you need it. 

Watch a video from the Fair Work Ombudsman about Warning signs in the workplace so you know what to watch out for.

Check out our tip sheet Know your workplace rights and responsibilities.