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New online course for compliance notices

We have a new free online training course to help employers and their representatives understand how to respond if they receive a compliance notice from us.

Plain language updates to Hair and Beauty Award

The Hair and Beauty Industry Award has been reviewed and rewritten using plain language by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). This is to make the award simpler and easier to understand.

Plain language updates to Fast Food Award

The Fast Food Award has been rewritten using plain language to make it easier to understand and use. Learn more.

Scheduled maintenance for some services

Our website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Wednesday 20 July 2022.

Flooding in parts of Australia

Workplaces and individuals may be affected by flooding in parts of Australia. Learn your workplace rights and responsibilities if you've been affected.

Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2022

From 1 July 2022, there is an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages. Calculate your new pay rates now.

1 July 2022 changes to Social, Community, Home care & Disability Services Award

Find out more about the 1 July 2022 changes to part-time employee and other entitlements under the Social, Community, Home care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award.

Electrical services business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of an electrical services business in Melbourne.

Super threshold removed from some awards

From 1 July 2022, the superannuation guarantee threshold stops applying under the Hospitality Award and Restaurant Award.

Changes to public holiday rates in the Labour Market Assistance Award

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision to vary public holiday rates in the Labour Market Assistance Award.