New Fair Work Resources

New Fair Work Resources

Learn about your obligations as an employer and employee rights New Resources About Pay & Conditions, Enterprise Agreements & Bargaining The Fair Work system provides the legal framework for workplace relations, setting standards for employee rights, pay, and...
Criminalisation of Intentional Wage Underpayments

Criminalisation of Intentional Wage Underpayments

Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments These changes came into effect on 1 January 2025 From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements can be a criminal offence. This doesn’t include honest mistakes. An employer may commit a criminal...
Preparing for Holiday Business Shutdown

Preparing for Holiday Business Shutdown

Preparing for Holiday Business Shutdown As the New Year approaches, it’s a season filled with joy, celebration, and family gatherings. Yet, for small business owners, the festive period also brings unique responsibilities, especially when it comes to supporting your...
Fair Work: Changes to Casual Employment

Fair Work: Changes to Casual Employment

Note:  These changes start on 26 August 2024 What is a Casual Employee? A new definition of ‘casual employee’ will be introduced to the Fair Work Act. Under this definition, an employee is only a casual if: there isn’t a firm advance commitment to continuing and...