457 Visa Holders – Your rights & the Worker Protection Act 2008

You are entitled to receive pay and conditions at least as good as Australian workers who are doing the same work at the same workplace.

Under the laws of the Worker Protection Act 2008, your 457 sponsor must:

·         Show that they are providing you equal pay and conditions of employment to Australian workers performing equivalent work in the same location;

·         Not make deductions from your pay (other than tax) without your permission;

·         Only employ you in your approval skilled occupation;

·         Pay reasonable and necessary travel costs to allow you and your family members to leave Australia, if requested in writing by you, your family or DIBP on your behalf;

·         Not ask you to pay back the cost of your recruitment, including migration agent/lawyer costs or the costs associated with becoming or being an approved sponsor;

·         Make sure that you do not work for other employers;

·         Not pay you in cash.

Please contact Ryan Curtis-Griffiths, Director, Nevett Ford Lawyers Melbourne by email: rcurtisgriffiths@nevettford.com.auor by telephone: +61 3 9614 7111 if you require any advice or assistance.