https://www.fairwork.gov.au/taxonomy/term/491
A type of leave taken to participate in community service activities such as jury duty and voluntary emergency services.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/library/K600484_Payment-for-call-backs-in-the-Manufacturing-Award
Payment for call backs in the Manufacturing Award
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/legislation-changes/closing-loopholes/casual-employment-changes
There have been multiple changes to casual employment laws.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/starting-employment/unpaid-work/student-placements
Information on when student placements can be lawfully unpaid under the Fair Work Act.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/library/K600014_Sending-employees-home-early-in-the-Security-Award
Sending employees home early in the Security Award
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2023-media-releases/june-2023/20230628-gietzel-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against operators of a business that manufactured and sold wooden furniture in southern Queensland.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/fact-sheets/minimum-workplace-entitlements/annual-leave
Find our fact sheet on annual leave and the National Employment Standards including minimum entitlements, when annual leave can be taken, excess annual leave...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/workplace-problems
Find out what you can do to prevent workplace problems from happening, as well as see information about how to resolve a problem in your workplace.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2020-media-releases/november-2020/20201030-national-library-eu-media-release
The National Library of Australia has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying employees almost $250,000 in...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/webinars
Our free webinars help you understand your rights and responsibilities under Australian workplace laws. Register to attend an upcoming webinar.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/find-help-for/labour-hire-and-supply-chains
Businesses can contract out work including labour and services. If the work is then contracted to another business, this can create a contracting network or...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/new-criminal-underpayment-laws-start-1-january-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and our supporting guide is now available to help businesses prepare and protect themselves from criminal...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/taxonomy/term/474
A time during a shift that an employee is given to stop work. It can be either paid or unpaid depending on the type of break taken. Other known terms: tea...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre/compliance-notices
Learn what a compliance notice is and how to respond if you get one.Course overviewHave you received a compliance notice from us? Need help?A compliance notice...
fair work ombudsmancompliance notices
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/taxonomy/term/522
The process of negotiation generally between the employer, employees and their bargaining representatives with the goal of making an enterprise agreement.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2021-media-releases/march-2021/20210304-panol-dc-chatime-cinema-city-penalty-media-release?fbclid=IwAR3yTtb_D8WijzkLyNB06WWPSh5YuPmeCgzMv2X5nUmLWCuBUmJsZKmT9fc
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $57,800 in penalties in court against a former Chatime bubble tea franchisee in Sydney that underpaid 17 workers through...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2025-media-releases/january-2025/20250130-hamilton-island-eu-media-release?utm_source=headnote.com.au&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=lawyer-admits-to-using-chatgpt
The companies responsible for the operation of Hamilton Island in Queensland have back-paid staff more than $28.1 million and have signed an Enforceable...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2016-media-releases/september-2016/20160908-sushi-go-round-mr
Nine overseas workers employed by a sushi restaurant chain in Brisbane were short-changed more than $123,000 over 16 months, a Fair Work Ombudsman...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/representational-rights-and-responsibilities-in-the-workplace/industrial-action
Industrial action can be taken in certain circumstances. It can be protected or unprotected. Employees and employers have rights and obligations in relation to...
fair work ombudsmanindustrial action
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/accountability/reporting-to-parliament/gifts-registry
Gifts and other benefits accepted by the Fair Work Ombudsman over the value of $100 will be published in the gifts and benefits register on this page and...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/legislation-changes/previous-legislation-changes
Find out about changes to the Fair Work Act and related laws from more than 5 years ago.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/taxonomy/term/452
Serious misconduct involves an employee deliberately behaving in a way that is inconsistent with continuing their employment. Examples include: causing serious...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/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...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/?page=0
The Fair Work Ombudsman is Australia's workplace regulator. We help everyone in Australia follow the laws that make all workplaces equal and fair.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/record-my-hours-app?utm_source=sunshine%2Bcoast%2Bcouncil&utm_medium=website
Easily record your work hours and store employment information in one place.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/information-statements/fixed-term-contract-information-statement
Employers must give every employee engaged on a new fixed term contract a copy of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement when they enter into the...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/parental-leave/after-parental-leave/returning-to-work-from-parental-leave
Find out about entitlements when returning to work from parental leave.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre/workplace-laws-for-franchisors
Course overviewThis course provides general guidance on workplace laws for Franchisors.As a Franchisor, it is essential to have an understanding of what...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/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.
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2020-media-releases/august-2020/20200828-sunwater-eu-media-release
Queensland water service provider Sunwater is back-paying employees more than $2 million and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2021-media-releases/october-2021/20211007-simon-hickey-penalties-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $30,000 penalty in court against a Brisbane sole trader for underpaying a young employee and breaching a Fair Work...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave
In this section, find information on public holiday and leave entitlements including annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, family and domestic violence...
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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/legislation-changes/respect-at-work
The Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 protects employees from sex discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace.
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