Existing employee
Loaded rates added to Hospitality Award
On 3 September 2021, the Fair Work Commission made a decision that added loaded rate arrangements to the Hospitality Award. Find out more.
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.
Temporary workplace flexibility in Restaurant Award
From 11 August 2021, there are new temporary flexibility provisions in the Restaurant Award.
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.
Changes to casual employment – industrial relations reforms
On 27 March 2021, sections of the Fair Work Act relating to casual employees were amended. Find out about the changes to casual employment.
Helping employers and employees solve problems at work
Our new Workplace problems section guides you through the steps you need to take to resolve problems in the workplace and prevent them from happening again.
Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
Find out about your workplace entitlements and obligations if you’re affected by the outbreak of coronavirus.
Federal Court decision: accrual of personal/carer’s leave
On 21 August 2019, the Federal Court of Australia handed down a decision about the method of accruing and taking personal/carer’s leave under the Fair Work Act 2009. Find out more.
