Rights & Responsibilities

It is important to note that this Guide is only an introduction to basic employment obligations and rights in New South Wales. It is not a definitive legal sourcebook and should not be used as such.

This guide must be read in conjunction with an authorised copy of the relevant award and industrial relations legislation.

This publication is intended to be a general guide only. All due care has been taken in its preparation, and the information is believed to be current at the date of publication.

The Office of Industrial Relations, NSW Department of Commerce, provides no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness of, and accepts no responsibility for errors in or omissions from, any loss or damage resulting from reliance on (in whole or in part) this information. The NSW Office of Industrial Relations does not accept responsibility for any action taken in reliance on the information contained in this guide.

The Office of Industrial Relations recommends that you read this publication in conjunction with an authorised copy of the appropriate award and industrial relations legislation. You should not act on the basis of any of this information without first seeking independent advice from suitable advisers.