CLCN Student Care Initiative #14 Workplace Red Flags: Legal Traps, Risks, and Real-Life Mistakes to Avoid

Starting a new job in Australia can be exciting, but for international students and new migrants, understanding workplace rights and contracts can be confusing. How do you know what’s fair, and what’s a red flag?

Join our free, informative session “Workplace Red Flags: Legal Traps, Risks, and Real-Life Mistakes to Avoid” and learn from real examples how to protect yourself, understand your employment rights, and navigate workplace challenges with confidence.

Topics include:

• Common misunderstandings students have about employment law (e.g., casual work, contracts, unpaid trials)

• What to look out for before signing an employment contract

• A checklist of red flags in job offers, agreements, or workplace conduct

• What to do — and who to contact — if something feels wrong

• Common misunderstandings international students and graduates have when starting a new job

• Real-world examples of poor contract clauses, casual misclassifications, or underpayment issues

• What students often miss or misinterpret in a contract, and how to protect themselves

• Quick tips on what not to sign blindly, and when to seek help

Come along to this relaxed session and chat directly with Brad Irvine-Thomas. This is a great opportunity to get clarity about your workplace rights, understand employment contracts, and learn how to spot red flags before starting a new job.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

📍 Venue: Forum, Ground floor, Jeffrey Smart Building, University of South Australia, City West Campus

Schedule:

⏰ 17:30 - 18:30 | Networking over light refreshments

🎤 18:30 - 19:30 | Speeches

💬 19:30 - 20:00 | Q & A Session

🎟 FREE event - Register now! | Light refreshments provided

🚀 Supported By: The City of Adelaide, Bupa, Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers, proud sponsors of the CLCN Student Care Initiative, are enhancing the well-being and integration of international students.