NSW
If you are experiencing a work-related problem, help is available.
The services below provide free information and advice to migrants, people on temporary visas or people without a visa. You can talk about your concerns in private and without your employer or sponsor knowing.
For free and confidential legal advice
Employment Rights Legal Service
Employment Rights Legal Service (ERLS) provides free and confidential employment legal advice and representation to migrants and vulnerable workers in 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 you require an interpreter, 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 an employment dispute or issue.
LawAccess NSW can:
- Give you 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 you to another service, for example, if you need face to face legal advice, or a specialist legal service.
Phone 1300 888 529
Website www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
If you require an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to connect to LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.
For free information about workplace rights and entitlements, to report concerns or get assistance with workplace problems.
Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides free advice and support to all workers in Australia with or without a visa to help them understand workplace rights and law, and discuss workplace issues, including exploitation.
Eligibility: Not specified. Contact the service to confirm who can access support.
Phone: 13 13 94
Website: www.fairwork.gov.au
Address: Level 13, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
If you need an interpreter, first call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 and ask for 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 for all workplace issues. If you're a union member, you can also contact your union for support.
Phone: 1300 486 466
Email: help@actu.org.au or use the online form
Website: www.australianunions.org.au
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