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

Are you returning to work from parental leave?It's a myth that your employer can choose which job you come back to. Find out more about your rights when returning to work from parental leave.
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Changes to casual & part-time entitlements in some awardsOn 1 January 2018, overtime and minimum shift entitlements for casual and part-time employees changed in some awards. Find out what the changes are and if they apply to you.

Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) You might have heard that you should be happy to return to any job following your parental leave. It’s just not tr… https://t.co/3c5BbsyKSY 6 hours ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) We help #internationalstudents like Jessica every day. Read her story & find out more about your entitlements at wo… https://t.co/scU3cAHIwr 8 hours ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Under the Hair and Beauty Award, there are minimum pay rates for employees. So what should your pay be? Check now… https://t.co/pkJwdl0Clo yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Telling an employee who is returning from parental leave that they can’t return to the same role is #notok. Check y… https://t.co/ICpp8iCSNg yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Media release: Legal action alleges underpayment of 457 visa workers https://t.co/thh7njWwpm yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) #PSA for employers: An employee who’s been on unpaid parental leave is entitled to come back to the job they had be… https://t.co/Ob1CJDSs5h 2 days ago

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