New Sign-language Videos to Assist with Understanding Workplace Rights

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a number of online videos to assist deaf and hearing-impaired employees to understand their workplace rights.

The short videos are presented in Auslan (Australian sign language) and captioned and narrated in English.

Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson says the videos present information about the National Employment Standards, Modern Awards and general tips about what workers should know when starting a new job.

The series of nine videos add to a growing suite of resources on the Fair Work Ombudsman’s YouTube Channel which includes videos explaining Australian workplace rights in 13 foreign languages. To visit the YouTube Channel, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/fairworkgovau

The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a single point of contact for people working or running a business in Australia to get accurate and timely information about their workplace rights and obligations.

The Agency’s website has a number of tools and resources including PayCheck Plus and an Award Finder to assist business-owners calculate the correct pay for their employees. To visit the website, go to:

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Workers or employers seeking support should get in touch with the Fair Work Ombudsman via the website or call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.

Deaf or hearing-impaired individuals can call via the National Relay Service on 133 677 (TTY users) or 1300 555 727 (speak and listen users).