Welcome to the Fair Work Ombudsman website

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

New Record-keeping and pay slip online learning course: Our free course educates employers about their record-keeping and pay slip obligations using interactive activities and practical tips.

Entitlement guarantee for Woolworth trolley collectors: Woolworths is taking accountability for their trolley collection supply chain. Find out more about their commitment to eradicate exploitation.

International students have the same workplace rights: Protections exist for all workers, including international students working in Australia. Read our letter to international students from Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie James.

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.

Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Closing for Christmas? Don’t forget to tell staff & check what needs to happen w/ pay while the biz is shut down… https://t.co/BMbzS6Ji1F yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Should leave balances be on your pay slips? It’s not required, but if you ask you need to be told… https://t.co/IjqYivkHv5 yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) RT @NatJamesFWO: A good reason to take our new online course on employee records! https://t.co/tY3kX8KXFy https://t.co/ubXgSwD9Yc @mybusinessau yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) If your #smallbiz is planning to shut down this silly season, you may need to give employees notice. Find out more… https://t.co/7AvkTQ7mQp yesterday
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Pay slips are a legal requirement & need to be given to employees to keep an accurate record of pay & entitlements… https://t.co/hy2lVmVibX 2 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Do you know the rules that apply to shutting down your biz over Christmas-New Year? It’s time to start planning… https://t.co/W24PKYVtFw 2 days ago

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