My job was so crap I had to leave…
Letâs face it, young workers have to start somewhere. But itâs usually on the bottom of the pile.(sad face). At least weâre in it together, right? (happy-sad-non-plussed face). At Gen U, weâve been asking you to post your worse workplace stories, and youâre even shocking us!
OK so itâs the middle of winter but here are some things to look forward to from July 1st
All you need to know about Minimum and Award wage increase, tax cuts, energy relief payment and super guarantee increase – plus, an end of financial year checklist for your work entitlements.
The doâs and donâts of workplace relationships đĽ
One of the best things about your first regular job can be the friends you make. But, while a lot of workplaces are great for making friends, or even something more (wink wink), you need to be wary. There are some doâs and donâts for workplace relationships.
6 Things To Check On Your Trial Shift
So, youâve smashed the interview and been asked to come in for a trial shift. Amazing! But before you start your trial, there are a few things you really should check first. Find out what they are in this blog.
Is your work stressing you out? Hereâs what you can do about it
If you didnât already know, your employer is responsible for your health and safety at work â including risks to your mental health.
Your boss has stolen your wages? đĄ Hereâs what to do đ
Wage theft is rampant in Australian workplaces with young people who are already disproportionately struggling through the cost-of-living crisis are often the most affected.
Iâm sure youâve heard⌠Instagram is now limiting âpoliticalâ content
Instagram’s broad definition of ‘political content’ makes it difficult for accounts to reach people and for users to stay informed. Read now for a step-by-step guide on how to change Instagramâs new Limited âPoliticalâ content feature.
How to tell if your boss is ripping you off
Payslips arenât just visual clutter. Theyâre proof of your earnings and entitlements. They might be dull, but payslips are important. Hereâs whyâŚ
Junior rates are age discrimination – Is this a form of wage theft?
Research suggests Australiaâs entrenched âwage-theft cultureâ â that benefits bosses â is what makes it âacceptableâ to pay young people less for doing the same jobs as their co-workers.
How do employers get away with wage theft?
Wage theft is far too common in Australia and young workers are some of the most exploited. Itâs finally illegal, but it will take a long time for the culture to change.
Placement Poverty: Struggling students could soon be paid for placements đ
The Albanese government is finally looking into making tertiary education more affordable for students. Recommended changes to HECS and student placements will mean more money in the pockets of students juggling work and study.
5 tips to deal with a sh*tty boss
Unfortunately, a good boss can be a rare thing. Weâve come up with 5 dog acts that sh*tty bosses are often guilty of â and what you can do if itâs stressing you.
What even is a Union?
You may never have heard of unions or if you have, youâre not quite sure what they do. Fear not, weâve got you covered with the down low on these super helpful organizations.
What you need to know about recent changes to the rights of casual workers
Your boss ever treated you like a permanent employee but keeps you on as a casual? Can’t get sick leave? Ever had your shift cuts unexpectedly? If youâre a casual, these problems are probably pretty relatable.
This isnât a cost of living crisis, itâs a cost of living scandal.
In a country where we can ensure that everyone has enough to get by, more and more people are falling through the cracks.
Our wages are going backwards while corporate profits go through the roof â so basically, the systemâs working exactly how it was designed.
This isnât a cost of living crisis, itâs a cost of living scandal.
Pay secrecy only benefits your boss, and now itâs gone!
Have you ever had an employer tell you not to discuss your pay with your co-workers? Or it might even have been a clause in your employment contract or workplace agreement.
Or have you been told that itâs rude to discuss pay at work? No prizes for guessing where that concept came from! Read up on your rights about pay secrecy.
Biggest casual roster fails
If youâve had a casual job youâve probably experienced at least a couple of these frustrating rostering fails. Although the 25% casual loading that you get as a casual worker is supposed to cover for not getting for sick and annual leave, it doesnât cover you for insecurity. It certainly doesnât cover you when you face some of these appalling casual rostering fails. How many have you experienced?
6 tips for dealing with angry customers
If you work in a customer-facing role youâve probably had to deal with an angry member of the public at some point. As the Christmas shopping and end-of-year party period looms, it seemed like a good time to share our tips for staying safe while dealing with irate customers. Read more to find out our trips.
