ACTU President Sharan Burrow said union research had identified a demand among young people for better advice on their rights and responsibilities as employees.

The launch of the worker2worker helpline comes as part of the ACTU’s Youth Forum being held in Melbourne today.

Ms Burrow said some problems frequently identified by young people were lack of information about terms of employment, workplace bullying, sexual harassment, inadequate training and exploitation of casual conditions.

People can phone the worker2worker helpline for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Australia on 1300 362 223.

More information is available from the new young workers’ website at: www.worker2worker.com.au