Fast Food Industry Research Study

JobWatch has completed a major research study into the experiences and problems of young workers in the fast food industry.

The study is based on the findings of a survey of 599 young people from 278 fast food outlets across 146 suburbs in metropolitan and country Victoria.

Major areas of concern identified by the study include occupational health and safety, workplace violence and bullying, child employment permits, discrimination, non-payment of wages, and lack of knowledge of legal entitlements.

Fast Food Industry Report: A research study of the experiences and problems of young workers [ 1327 Kb ]    This is a large file so please allow time for it to download; especially at busy times.

Fast food industry: Appendix 9 - Job Watch fast food industry confidential survey questionnaire [ 274 Kb ]

The Brack's Government is currently conducting a review of the laws affecting the employment of children under 15 years of age.

Students undertaking Work Experience should be aware that the Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe) is developing a Code of Practice for Workplace Bullying and other occupational health and safety issues (see also Workplace Bullying and Violence section).

Feb 2002 - Children at work? Policy challenges and choices for Victoria [ 206 Kb ]

July 2000 - Employment of Children - Who is Responsible? [ 128 Kb ]

Dec 1999 - Student Work Experience Work Placement Issues [ 30 Kb ]