There is a problem in Australia at the moment where a large percentage of young workers in the industry that are being underpaid. Many are being underpaid because they are young and vulnerable and don’t understand their rights. They are being taken advantage of by their employers. Several myths are uncovered about these low wages for the young workers.
Key Takeaways:
- The Fair Work Ombudsman is seeking to educate employees and business on the myths that are contributing to a concerning number of young workers being underpaid around Australia.
- Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says too many people mistakenly believe that a range of workplace practices relating to young workers are OK when they are in fact unlawful.
- “Young workers make up about 16 per cent of the Australian workforce but account for a disproportionately high 25 per cent of requests for assistance to the agency.
“Young workers make up about 16 per cent of the Australian workforce but account for a disproportionately high 25 per cent of requests for assistance to the agency. Last year, 44 per cent of the litigations we filed in court involved young workers.”
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