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The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is an Australian government agency, known as the national workplace regulator. It provides workplace advice, education and assistance to employees, employers and organisations for free. The FWO has resources available to help you prepare...
There are rules about what employees get at work, such as what hours they work and how often they are allowed to have a break. These rules can be set out in different places such as an award, registered agreement or an employment contract. Awards are legal documents...
There are new workplace laws and changes to awards that might affect you. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has a summary of the recent changes, but here are a few changes you should be aware of: Secure Jobs Better Pay The Fair Work Act was amended to change a number of...
National minimum wage increase The National Minimum Wage applies to employees who aren’t covered by an award or registered agreement. From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2023, the new National Minimum Wage for employees who are 21 years or over is $23.23...
Problems can happen in every workplace from time to time, if they’re not resolved, they can make workplaces difficult for everyone. Some workplace problems are easy to fix with just a simple conversation, others may take more time and effort. Either way, it’s best to...
Are you thinking of getting a job while studying in Australia? It’s important you understand your rights and obligations before you start working to ensure you are being treated fairly at work. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is Australia’s workplace regulator. It...
While studying in Australia, you may get a casual job. There have been some recent changes to casual employment that may affect you. These changes took effect from 27 March 2021. What are the changes? The changes include a: Casual Employment Information Statement...
If you’re currently working or looking for work in Australia , you need to be aware of some concerning new information surrounding illegal payments. The latest research has revealed that almost 90% of job ads written in foreign languages are offering rates of pay...
Getting a casual job over the holiday period? With the festive season fast approaching, you may get a casual job over the holiday period. The Fair Work Ombudsman has some important information to share about working in Australia. As an international student living in...