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What's happened?
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released the top ten myths consistently coming up in relation to young workers. This in an effort to keep our up and coming work force educated and aware of their rights.
Between July 2011 and June 2016 alone, the Fair Work Ombudsman received more th...
Background
Twenty years since it was first enacted, in 2024 the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 was reviewed by the Victorian Sentencing Advisory Council. This review was requested by the Victorian Government to make any recommendations for reform based on an examination of the current sen...
From July 1st, the national minimum wage set by Fair Work across Australia is going to increase. Here’s everything you need to know!
What has changed?
The Fair Work Commission has set a 3.5% increase to both the National Minimum Wage and the Minimum Award Wages.
The National Minimum Wage ...
The Fair Work Ombudsman have recently released changes to award Pay Guides in the electrical and mining industries. The changes are primarily focused on how allowances are calculated and paid.
The changes simplify things by moving from hourly-based calculations to weekly rates, helping to reduce c...
We know that reading and understanding an employment contract can feel overwhelming, especially if it's your first job or you're starting a new role. That's why we've put together a quick guide to help you navigate key points and legal entitlements. It's important to understand what you're agreeing ...
In April 2025, the Fair Work Ombudsman rolled out a Payroll Remediation Program (PRP) Guide to assist medium-large scale businesses with rectifying underpayment issues and improving compliance moving forward.
The guide has been introduced due to a significant increase in self-reported underpayment...
On paper, paid sick/carer's leave seems straightforward, but sometimes real world situations raise questions. Here we break don the essentials under the National Employment Standards (NES) and address some of the most frequently asked questions from employers and employees.
Understanding paid sic...
In 2023-24 the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) uncovered underpayments in the residential aged care sector, recovering more than $40.5 million in unpaid wages for over 22,000 employees. Building on this momentum, the FWO has turned its attention to personal care workers, nurses and nursing assistants in a...
As Paras' internship at Employii comes to an end, we asked him to reflect on his experience. From expectations and key learnings to challenges and advice, Paras shares his insights for anyone considering an internship. Here's what he had to say:
Internship Expectations
Interning at Employii was a...
With the Easter long weekend and ANZAC day around the corner, April is shaping up to be a month of well-deserved breaks!
In Australia, depending on which state or territory you live in, the upcoming public holidays may differ. To ensure everyone is across the upcoming public holidays and key requ...
As an employer in Australia there is a responsibility to employ, refer and contract legal workers. One tool available to employers is Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), a free service available to view your current and future employee visa details and conditions. VEVO can be used when hiri...
In today’s fast-paced work environment, creating a positive and productive workplace culture is more important than ever. Strong teamwork and high team morale are key drivers of success, ensuring employees stay motivated, efficient and collaborative. When employees feel connected and valued, they ar...
