Fact sheets

The fact sheets outline the minimum rights and responsibilities of all employees, employers and contractors under Australia’s workplace laws.

They provide information and advice on a range of topics and are available in a range of formats, view the web page or download the PDF below.

About us	Download PDF
About the Fair Work Ombudsman	pdf - 329KB
Assisted Voluntary Resolution	pdf - 220KB
Freedom of Information	pdf - 331KB
Infringement notices	pdf - 316KB
Powers of Fair Work Inspectors	pdf - 309KB
Privacy rights	pdf - 318KB

Employer obligations	Download PDF
Employer obligation in relation to employee records and pay slips	pdf - 340KB
Right of entry	pdf - 338KB
Transfer of business	pdf - 322KB

Workplace rights	Download PDF
Enterprise bargaining	pdf - 378KB
Foreign workers - Know your workplace rights	pdf - 132KB
General workplace protections	pdf - 350KB
Independent contractors & employees	pdf - 341KB
Industrial action	pdf - 336KB
International students - Study your workplace rights	pdf - 125KB
Unlawful workplace discrimination	pdf - 338KB

National Employment Standards (NES)	Download PDF
Annual leave	pdf - 335KB
Community service leave	pdf - 345KB
Fair Work Information Statement	pdf - 326KB
Introduction to the NES	pdf - 336KB
Long service leave	pdf - 346KB
Maximum weekly hours	pdf - 348KB
Notice of termination and redundancy pay	pdf - 369KB
Parental leave and related entitlements	pdf - 374KB
Personal/carer's leave and compassionate leave	pdf - 346KB
Public holidays	pdf - 333KB
Requests for flexible working arrangements	pdf - 270KB

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