Common workplace problems
Free webinar for those in the fast food, restaurant and café sector
We’re holding a free webinar to answer the common questions asked by employers and employees in the fast food, restaurants and café sector.
The webinar is on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 3 pm AEDT.
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Problems can happen in any workplace. If they're not resolved quickly, they can escalate into disputes, causing disruptions in even the most harmonious workplaces.
We find that most problems can be resolved by addressing the issue in the workplace as quickly as possible. This section has helpful information and advice for employees and employers about how to resolve some common workplace problems.
On this page:
Common employee problems
These are some of the common problems employees can experience in the workplace:
- My pay doesn't seem right
- I've been fired and I’m not sure what I’m entitled to
- Help with bullying in the workplace
- I’m a migrant worker being treated unfairly
- I think I could be an employee not a contractor
- I'm not getting pay slips
Common employer problems
Do you have a problem in your business? Below are some of the common problems employers can experience in the workplace:
- I'm not sure what to pay my employees
- I'm not sure which award covers my business
- My employee isn't doing their job properly
- I think I've underpaid my employee
- My employee left without giving notice
Do you have a different workplace problem?
You can visit our Fixing a workplace problem section to find out how to resolve a wide range of workplace problems.
This section has:
- tips to help you solve problems before they become disputes
- advice on what to do if you can’t solve a problem yourself
- practical guides and resources developed by experts for you to use.
