Your Job, Know Your Right

Your First Job: Know Your Rights (and Don’t Get Ripped Off!)

Session Summary:

Starting your first job can be exciting — but it’s also easy to feel unsure about what’s fair, what’s legal, and what your employer can (and can’t) do.

This interactive workshop is designed for people entering the workforce. We’ll cover the practical employment law basics every new worker in New Zealand should know before signing a contract or starting work.

Topics include:

• What must be in your employment agreement

• Minimum wage, breaks, and holiday pay

• Trial periods and probation — what they really mean

• Can you be fired “on the spot”?

• Social media and your job

• What to do if you’re treated unfairly