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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.
Changes to minimum payments for part-time employees – Social and Community Services Award
From the first pay period on or after 1 July 2022, minimum payments for part-time employees in the Social and Community Services Award are changing.
Free tools and support for businesses reopening
Businesses can access our free tools for reopening their workplace. We also have a free service giving tailored advice to eligible employers.
Changes to part-time hours in the Retail Award
Published 28 June 2021 | Updated 8 September 2021
On 28 June 2021, the FWC handed down a decision to vary the provisions for part-time hours of work in the Retail Award.
New online training for franchises
If you’re an employer operating a franchise and need help understanding workplace laws, we have new training courses to help you.
Cultural & religious holidays
Lots of religious and cultural holidays observed in Australia aren’t recognised public holidays. This means that your employees may wish to take time off work to celebrate these holidays.
Changes to awards in 2020
The Fair Work Commission have been reviewing all modern awards since 2014, as part of the 4-yearly review of modern awards. During this process, they've clarified how some award clauses work and changed other clauses.
Annual Wage Review 2021
From 1 November 2021, pay rates in 21 awards increased. Updated minimum rates are now available in our pay tools. Find out more.
New Employer Advisory Service for small business
Our new Employer Advisory Service (EAS) is a free service for small businesses that launched 1 July 2021.
The Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages. This will apply to all award wages.
