NCJ Number
211830
Journal
Youth Studies Australia Volume: 24 Issue: 3 Dated: September 2005 Pages: 10-16
Date Published
September 2005
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This article examines the protection of young Australians’ rights in the work force and recommendations for the strengthening, within Australia’s legislative and legal system, of young workers' rights.
Abstract
Research indicates a number of concerning trends in relation to the conditions under which young people work in Australia, such as health and safety, unsatisfactory pay and conditions, and workplace bullying; young people are identified as a vulnerable group in the workplace. This article profiles organizations and processes that attempt to protect the rights of young workers, including the roles, strengths, and limitations of legislation, government agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. Recommendations are also presented for strengthening legal and policy frameworks to protect young workers’ rights and improve their prospects and experiences in Australian workplaces, such as removing exploitative practices faced by young people in the workforce, tighter regulatory frameworks, and more targeted policy development by government and industrial relations departments that deliver services specifically to youth. References