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New minimum wage guarantee for pieceworkers

There are new minimum hourly rates and requirements for pieceworkers in the Horticulture Award, starting 28 April 2022. Find out more.

1 July 2022 changes to Social and Community Services Award

Find out more about upcoming changes to part-time employee and other entitlements under the Social and Community Services (SCHADS) Award.

Paid family and domestic violence leave in awards

The Fair Work Commission has issued a provisional decision to include paid family and domestic violence leave in awards for permanent employees. Find out more.

Former convenience store operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for more than $30,000 in penalties and back-payment against the former owner of two convenience stores in the Adelaide CBD.

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The Fair Work Ombudsman and Registered Organisations Commission Entity acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and Elders, past, present and future.

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