Employer
Changes to entry-level classifications in Horticulture Award and Pastoral Award
The Horticulture Award and Pastoral Award have new definitions and minimum pay rates for entry-level classifications from 1 April 2025.
Supporting workers in closing power stations
When a coal-fired or gas-fired power station closes, affected workers may be able to access support from their employer and the Australian Government.
New criminal underpayment laws start 1 January 2025
The Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and our supporting guide is now available to help businesses prepare and protect themselves from criminal prosecution from 1 January 2025.
Changes to age group descriptions in 34 awards
The Fair Work Commission has made changes to the age group descriptions in 34 awards to make them clearer.
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.
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.
Cultural and 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.
