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A tool that helps you automatically calculate pay rates under modern awards.

A-Z Modern awards

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Alphabetical listing of all modern awards. Modern awards provide a minimum safety net of pay and conditions for employees.

Making a workplace complaint

You can make a workplace complaint to the Fair Work Ombudsman if you believe you aren't getting the correct pay, conditions or workplace rights.

Starting a new job?

Then you need to read our employment checklist and make sure you've got all the right information.

Fair Work Information Statement

All new employees should receive a Fair Work Information Statement from their employer before, or soon after, they start employment.

Templates

Templates to help simplify keeping employment records. Pay slips, managing leave, hours of work and termination.

Language Assistance

Information about employment is available here in up to 27 languages.

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Vehcile industry employee

Info and advice for vehicle industry

We have tools, templates, examples and advice to help employers and employees, including apprentices, in the vehicle industry on national workplace laws and requirements.

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Video - How to use PayCheck Plus

How to use PayCheck Plus Video

PayCheck Plus is our new pay calculator. Watch this tutorial to find out how to use it.

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Fairwork.gov.au page is here to help you navigate the Fair Work laws. If you have a question about pay, conditions, leave or anything work-related check us out on Facebook.

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Working in Australia - Vietnamese

If you are new to Australia's Fair Work system, this video will help you to understand your rights as a worker and where to go for help and advice.

Young worker’s Best Practice Guide

Looking for your first job or a new job? This can be an exciting time. To help ensure you get a proper deal when you start your first job, it’s important to find out about your rights and entitlements.