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25.01.2022 Do you work in Building and Construction? Manufacturing? Textile, Clothing and Footwear industries? The minimum wage for some industries have increased by 1.75% from 1 November 2020. You can use Fair Work Ombudsman's online Pay and Conditions Tool to check your pay and ensure you are being paid correctly.... www.calculate.fairwork.gov.au #MigrantEmploymentLegalService #MinimumWage #KnowYourWorkRights

25.01.2022 If you are an international student, don't miss this free workshop on work rights and emergency relief services on Tuesday 24 November 6-8pm, organised by Oz International Students Chapter. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/work-rights-and-emergency-r

24.01.2022 CHAMPIONS OF MELS Introducing Sharmilla Sharmilla is a MELS steering committee member and an employment lawyer at Redfern Legal Centre. As part of the steering committee, she provides ongoing strategic guidance to try and help MELS operate efficiently in order to help end the exploitation of migrant workers. She's helped us come a long way from a migrant workers' roundtable event 2 years ago. ... What part of working with MELS do you find most fulfilling? Many of our clients tell us that they feel powerless, with their employers holding visa threats over their heads, and silencing their questions about underpayment. I find it very satisfying to get a result for these clients- not so much about the money, but the fairness of recovering what's theirs. How do you spend your time when you are not at work? I enjoy bike riding, and playing sea monsters and soccer with my kids. Reading books and drinking a lot of tea is easily my favourite thing to do.

23.01.2022 Você recebe menos que o salário mínimo? É ilegal que o empregador pague menos do que o salário mínimo nacional. Desde julho de 2020, o salário mínimo australiano é $19,84/h para empregados 'full-time' e 'part-time', e $24,80/h para empregados 'casual'.... Contate-Nos Se você acha que não tem sido pago corretamente, entre em contato conosco para obter auxílio jurídico. Ligue MELS Hotline 8002 1203 Envie um whatsapp ou SMS 0475 360 241 Envie uma mensagem online em www.mels.org.au/contact

23.01.2022 We are privileged to collaborate with a group of student organisers to deliver their very first Work Rights and Justice Workshop. These inspiring leaders are working in solidarity to stand up for justice and spread the word about workers' rights among their peers, so that they can live and work in Australia free from exploitation. #NobodyLeftBehind... #MELS #EndMigrantWorkerExploitation #FreeandConfidentialLegalHelp See more

22.01.2022 Amazing achievements by our friends at Migrant Workers Centre in Victoria! Over $1 million recovered in wage theft by migrant workers!

22.01.2022 Introducing Community Educator #10, Meher Sultana

22.01.2022 Introducing Community Educator #9, Daniel Parkinson Jr

21.01.2022 We are back at The Addison Road Community Centre tomorrow to chat to you about your employment rights. As well as being able to talk to us, the Centre has access to food for migrants, visa holders and international students. We hope to see you there at 142 Addison Road Marrickville. ... As always, we are also available on 8002 1203 for free and confidential legal help.

20.01.2022 CHAMPIONS OF MELS Introducing Eileesha Eileesha is a volunteer with us who works on resources to post on our website, social media or use for our community legal education. ... What made you want to volunteer with MELS? MELS combines two of my favourite things- law and social justice. I was specifically interested in how it stands up for vulnerable people, especially in employment situations where there can be significant power imbalances. What do you do in your spare time? I am a law student, so I spend a lot of time doing readings. When I'm not doing that I like playing with my dogs, embroidery and reading books.

20.01.2022 Getting a new job is exciting!! However, it is important to consider the contract you are signing. Below is what to look for in your employment contract before you sign it! Further information on employment contracts, a sample contract and other workplace rights information is available on our websites resources page. https://mels.org.au/resources/... If you have any questions about your employment contract or other workplace rights call us- 8002 1203. All our legal help is free and confidential.

19.01.2022 October is National Safe Work Month. This year is focusing on work health and safety in the time of corona. Throughout this month we will be posting facts and information about your rights to be safe at work! As always you can call us on 8002 1203.

18.01.2022 Although 2020 has been a big year, we are thankful for the people we have been able to assist, and to all our staff who helped us achieve that! We will be closing from the 24th of December until the 4th of January. We wish everyone a safe and happy holidays and we will see you in 2021!

18.01.2022 Today is International Migrants Day. Share this post if, like us, you strive for a better future for migrants in Australia! The hardships and contributions of migrants have been especially big this year, and so it is more important than ever we commit to protecting their rights.

18.01.2022 Tomorrow we will be back at Addi Road for a workshop about international students' workplace rights. We will be talking about your rights, answer any questions you may have and explain the services you can use if you need help. There will also be free food boxes available for you to take home! ... Register for free at this link- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/work-rights-and-justice-wor

16.01.2022 Introducing Community Educator #8, Feroza Yasmin

15.01.2022 National Safe Work Month Fact #2- Employers have always had the obligation to have a safe and healthy work environment. This now includes following COVID safety guidelines and regulations to ensure your health throughout this pandemic. If your employer is not following COVID safe guidelines they may be breaking the law. ... If you feel unsafe at work or need other legal help call us on 8002 1203.

15.01.2022 Do you see these red flags in your work? We can help you just like we helped Maria*. While some workers do need an ABN, employers often use them to avoid paying entitlements to their employees. If you suspect this is you, we recommend talking to a lawyer. Jump on https://mels.org.au/contact/ or call us on (02) 8002 1203 for free and confidential legal help.

12.01.2022 Workers often don't question their rights for fear of what their employer will do. Little do they know, an employer taking negative actions against a worker who questions their rights is illegal! If something like this happens to you, we can help you just like we helped Akash. Call us on 8002 1203 for free and confidential legal assistance.

12.01.2022 Introducing Community Educator #7, Eric Torgbenu

11.01.2022 Have you been hired for a Christmas casual job in retail? Below are some of your rights. Jump on https://mels.org.au/contact/ or call us on (02) 8002 1203 for free and confidential legal help.

08.01.2022 Are you starting a new job? Here are some tips on what you should do before you start work: 1. Know who you are working for. Make sure you have at least one point of contact for your employer e.g. full name, address, phone number or email. ... 2. Know how much and how you will be getting paid. It is best to have the terms of your employment in writing rather than a verbal agreement. 3. Your employer has to give you a Fair Work Information Statement. It contains important information about pay, fair work laws and entitlements. For advice on how to keep records of your work and make sure you are being paid correctly, contact MELS or check out our online fact sheets for more information: https://mels.org.au/resources/

08.01.2022 Today is our last day for 2020. We are so grateful to our clients and staff for what we have been able to achieve this year. We will reopen on the 4th of January and we hope we are able to reach even more people in 2021!

07.01.2022 The national minimum wage is currently set at $19.84. ALSO a lot of employees will be covered by awards which will set a minimum wage. Check what your industry looks like here- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agr//find-my-award/ If you think you are being paid less than the minimum wage, we can help you just like we helped Lihua.* ... Call us on (02) 8002 1203 for free and confidential legal help.

06.01.2022 Did you know MELS also helps refugees? If you are a refugee you can contact us for free and confidential legal help! Call 8002 1203 or text 0475 360 241

05.01.2022 We are joining in on the Employment Skills Expo for migrants to give you information on your rights at work. Our solicitor will be there at 10am on the 3rd and 5pm on the 6th. Just like our service, this event is completely FREE! Follow this link for the event, more information and registration- https://fb.me/e/3qV0dUXS0... We would love to see you there!

04.01.2022 Fair Work Ombudsman shows us what happens when you exploit migrant workers. Restaurant operators have been penalised for underpaying an employee on a temporary work visa more $150,000 through years of cash back arrangements, unpaid overtime, annual leave and minimum hourly rate. Visa holders must receive the same minimum pay rates as every other employee in Australia and employers who blatantly underpay migrant workers will be found out. We will continue to take legal acti...on to protect workplace rights, particularly where it involves vulnerable workers. If you think you are being underpaid, contact MELS for legal assistance on 8002 1203. https://www.fairwork.gov.au//20201030-blue-moon-restaurant

03.01.2022 National Safe Work Month Fact #1- Your right to be safe at work includes a right to not be bullied or harassed. If your employer is not creating this safe environment they may be breaking the law. ... If you feel unsafe at work or need other legal help call us on 8002 1203.

01.01.2022 National Safe Work Month Fact #3 Work health and safety includes your mental health. Risks to mental health could include high stress jobs or isolated working from home environments. Your employer has a duty to manage these risks. ... If you feel unsafe at work or need other legal help call us on 8002 1203.