when can i work? department of commerce wageline
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When can I work?
Department of CommerceWageline
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• Benefits of Work• Children in Employment Laws• Starting Work• Workplace Responsibilities• Problems with wages• Labour Relations in WA
What we will cover
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• Social• Money / Financial• Skill gaining• Educational• Gives you a purpose• Self esteem / confidence
Benefits of Work
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Children in Employment Laws
When can I start work?• Age restrictions apply• Set hours and industries apply
You can work at any age:• in a family business,• as part of a work experience program through your
school, or• as part of a dramatic or musical performance, in
entertainment or making an advertisement.
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Children in Employment Laws
Under 10• Cannot be legally employed
Between 10 and 13• Deliver newspapers, pamphlets and advertising
material• 6am – 7pm not during school hours• Must be accompanied by parent or guardian
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Children in Employment Laws
Between 13 and 15 you can work:• Delivering newspapers/pamphlets/catalogues• Restaurant / fast food• Shop / retail outlet • Trolley collector
Conditions:• Written permission from parents / guardian• Between 6am – 10pm • Not during school hours
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Children in Employment Laws
15 and 1 day• No restrictions on where you can work
• Cannot work during school hours
School Leaving Age• End of the year that you turn 17
• Can leave earlier
• Must have a permission from the Department of Education
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• Get a Tax File Number
• Trial Work- How long is the trial for?- Will I get paid?- Is there a job vacancy?
• Training at work should be paid for
• Find out your minimum rate• Call Wageline to find your award or agreement• Keep records of the hours you work
Starting Work
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• Your boss can not take money from your pay unless you agree
Unauthorised Deductions
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Workplace Responsibilities
Employee obligations
• Perform duties within your job description
• Duty of care
• Account for money
• Confidentiality
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• Steps to take– Get accurate information– Talk to your boss– Wageline
• 6 year statute of limitations• Keep your own records
Problems with Wages
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www.commerce.wa.gov.au/wageline
1300 655 266