Young workers—young workers (those aged
under 30 years) also remain at higher risk of
exploitation and abuse. They are often unaware
of their rights or how to access them. This can
result in underpayment of wages, non-payment
of entitlements such as penalty rates, over-time
or superannuation and increased risk of sexual
harassment.
Certain industries and groups of workers were
identified as high-risk through desk-top research.
This assessment was validated through stakeholder
consultations with academics and representatives
of affected groups in both Aotearoa New Zealand
and Australia.
The AHRC’s 2018 National Survey on Workplace
Sexual Harassment found that people aged 18–29
experienced the highest rates of workplace sexual
harassment at 45%, compared to the average
prevalence rate of 33% (across all age groups).
Women aged 18-29 years experienced higher rates
of workplace sexual harassment at 53%.48 The
cleaning, hospitality and hotel sectors in Australia
and Aotearoa New Zealand are highly feminised
and dominated by young people.
Construction—key risks identified relating
to the rights of workers in the construction
industry include: work health and safety risks,
underpayment, exploitation of migrant workers,
sexual harassment and potential restrictions on
freedom of association and the right to collective
bargaining.49
These industries and groups of workers include:
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