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

New unpaid family & domestic violence leave entitlementMost employees will be able to take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence from 1 August, following a Fair Work Commission decision. Find out more.
2018 Annual Wage Review – our pay tools are readyWe’ve updated our pay tools following the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase base rates of pay by 3.5%. The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2018. Find out more.
Are casuals entitled to take leave?Yes. Casual employees are entitled to some types of unpaid leave like carer’s, compassionate and (in some cases) parental leave. Find out more about casual employees.
Virtual showcase for small businessAre you a small business owner or operator? Our new Small Business Showcase has tailored resources, advice and information to help you, all in one place.

Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) You can find out how much notice and redundancy pay you’re entitled to here https://t.co/KyYsrRRi16 yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) When a business relocates, staff that don’t transfer may be entitled to redundancy pay. Find out more here https://t.co/izvfTXywca yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Employees in the car rental industry (who work at the retail premises) are covered by the Retail Award… https://t.co/qlw3Jfo7Ts yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Casuals don’t get any leave right? Not quite. They can take some forms of unpaid leave like compassionate leave and… https://t.co/3NAkpuh17Z yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Q: What leave entitlements do my casual employees have? A: Unpaid carer’s, compassionate and community service leav… https://t.co/Mm0BPB7C36 2 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Casual employees ARE entitled to some types of unpaid leave, like carer’s and compassionate leave. https://t.co/Gd4b246cWj 2 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) RT @FamilyUpdateAU: If your child wants to become an apprentice, help guide them in the right direction. The Australian Apprenticeships… https://t.co/bWwRZ7JcIE 2 days ago

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