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

A-Z Modern awards

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

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Apprentices & trainees

Find out about wages and conditions and useful tips for employers, apprentices and trainees.

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.

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.

Feature Article

Are you in the metal manufacturing industry?

Find information to help you understand your employee’s minimum entitlements.

Latest News

Thinking of hiring new staff?

17 May 2012

See our step by step summary in the latest issue of our eNewsletter.

 

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Complaints process

Find out about resolving problems you’re having with your employer.

 

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Working in Australia - Vietnamese

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

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.