Webinars
Our free webinars help you understand your rights and responsibilities under Australian workplace laws.
Register to attend an upcoming webinar. You can also watch recordings of previous webinars.
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Small business guide to workplace issues, managing performance and termination
Thursday 23 October 2025 | 11 am AEDT | 45 mins | Introductory level | Free
When workplace issues arise, employers may need to make important decisions that affect their business and staff. Join our webinar for employers to hear about common issues and answers to questions we get about managing performance and ending employment. We will also give you practical tools and resources to help you with the process.
A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session.
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Common questions about the fast food, restaurant and café sector
Tuesday 11 November 2025 | 3 pm AEDT | 45 mins | Introductory level | Free
Each year the Fair Work Ombudsman has thousands of interactions with employers and employees in the fast food, restaurants and café sector. Join our webinar where we’ll answer the common questions people working and employing in the sector ask.
A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session.
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Workplace rights and entitlements for apprentices in the building and construction industry
Wednesday 19 November 2025 | 4 pm AEDT | 45 mins | Introductory level | Free
Join our webinar designed to help apprentices and employers navigate the workplace rules that apply in the building and construction sector. We’ll break down key entitlements, obligations, and common questions asked by apprentices.
A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session.
Myths and facts for Christmas casuals
Tuesday 2 December 2025 | 12 pm AEDT | 20 mins | Introductory level | Free
Join our webinar for people picking up casual work this holiday season and find answers to common questions. We’ll help you sort fact from fiction in this short webinar.
A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session.
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Watch previous webinars
You can watch recordings of most webinars for a limited time after the webinar.
Guide to regulated workers (independent contractors, the gig economy and sham contracting)
Wednesday 24 September 2025 | 11 am AEST | 30 mins | Introductory level | Free
Watch our webinar for workers and people engaging workers as we explore the difference between employees and contractors, the new rules about ‘employee-like workers’ and what to do if you think you’ve been misclassified.
The recording of this webinar is available to watch until Friday 31 October 2025.
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Casual employment overview
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 3 pm AEST | 30 mins | Intermediate level | Free
Are you an employer or an employee who wants to learn more about the recent changes to casual employment laws? Watch our webinar to learn about how casual work is defined, the pathway to full-time or part-time employment, and other employee and employer responsibilities.
The recording of this webinar is available to watch until Monday 5 January 2026.
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Small business guide to right to disconnect laws
Tuesday 5 August 2025 | 2 pm AEST | 30 mins | Intermediate level | Free
Watch our webinar where we explain the right to disconnect that applies to employees of small businesses from 26 August 2025. We provide practical tips to help small business owners navigate this change in their workplace.
The recording of this webinar is available to watch until Monday 5 January 2026.
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Workplace essentials for young workers, including international students
Thursday 24 July 2025 | 2 pm AEST | 45 mins | Introductory level | Free
Are you a young worker who works or is looking to work in Australia? Watch our webinar to learn about essential workplace rights and entitlements and find out how to resolve common workplace issues.
The recording of this webinar is available to watch until Monday 5 January 2026.
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Workplace rules for the holiday season – what you need to know
Wednesday 8 October 2025 | 2 pm AEDT | 30 mins | Introductory level | Free
Whether you’re planning leave or planning the rosters, watch our webinar for employers and employees to learn what you need to know over the holiday period. We’ll cover public holidays, leave, working extra hours and answers to frequently asked questions.
The recording of this webinar is available to watch until Monday 2 February 2026.
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