Welcome to the Fair Work Ombudsman website

We're here to give you information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations.

Changes to help protect vulnerable workers: On 15 September 2017 the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 took effect. Find out what the changes are, who they affect and what they mean for you.

Report a workplace issue in your language: Know a workplace that isn’t doing the right thing but don’t want to get involved? Report it to us anonymously – in your language.

Record My Hours app: Keep track of your hours with our Record My Hours app. It’s available in multiple languages. Download the app today.

Contracting labour and supply chains: Contracting labour can create benefits for your business but there can be risks if businesses don’t do it right. Check out our new resources for employers to help make sure your supply chain is compliant.

Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) FAQ: Is it ok or dodgy for a work uniform ‘deposit’ to be taken from your first pay? It’s not a lawful deduction… https://t.co/ijL7e74kp9 1 hours ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) We’re consulting with air-con tradies & refrigeration mechanics on award coverage. Have your say https://t.co/X6AHUHmCQh 15 hours ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Have you used our Pay and Conditions Tool? Help us improve our services by telling us about your experience… https://t.co/rY0Bscoa8n 21 hours ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Unsure how to set salary rates? Checking award pay for ordinary time + extra hours is a good starting point https://t.co/M2JoLCeyZy yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) MYTH: A ‘uniform deposit’ can be taken from your wages FACT: It can’t be taken from your pay https://t.co/kIRvWwyq6p yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) TRUE or FALSE? Salary employees can work any no. of extra hours FALSE: not if their pay=less than award for time https://t.co/M2JoLBWY80 yesterday

We're here to give you information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations.