Small business assistance

This section is a central point providing assistance for small businesses to comply with national workplace laws. On these pages you can access workplace relations assistance and advice specific to an industry sector as well as general small business templates.

 

Retail IndustryRetail industry

Retail specific information about the General Retail Industry Award, pay, conditions, record keeping, rosters, apprenticeships and traineeships and more.

Horticulture industry

Horticulture specific information about coverage of the Horticulture Award 2010, pay rates and conditions, piece work, breaks, overtime and more.

Templates for managing employment

The templates can be used when hiring staff, managing an employee or terminating employment.

 

At Fair Work Ombudsman:

Best Practice GuidesBest Practice Guides

The Best Practice Guides are a resource for small to medium-sized businesses to help make their workplaces happier, fairer and more productive.