Tag: Australian Employment Law

Junior Rates No More? An Update on the FWC Decision

Posted on April 1, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Junior Pay Rates, Modern Awards, Wage Compliance, Wage Increase

The Fair Work Commission has ruled to abolish junior rates for employees aged 18–20 across key retail, fast food, and... Continue reading

Junior Rates No More? FWC Considers Removing Age-Based Pay for Workers Over 18

Posted on March 12, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Junior Pay Rates, Modern Awards, Wage Compliance

The Fair Work Commission is considering an application to remove junior pay rates for workers aged 18 and over in... Continue reading

Chocolate Eggs, ANZAC Biscuits and Public Holidays

Posted on March 4, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Public Holidays

Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays in April 2026 vary across Australian states and territories. Employers should check the correct... Continue reading

Changes to Children’s Services Award 2020: New Minimum Wages and Classifications from 1 March 2026

Posted on March 2, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Children’s Services Award, Early Childhood Education, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Wage Increase

From 1 March 2026, minimum wages and classification structures under the Children’s Services Award 2020 will change. Employers in early... Continue reading

False Records and Farm Labour: FWO Takes Action Against Queensland Labour Hire Company

Posted on February 26, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employment Law, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Labour Hire, Payroll, Payroll Audit, Underpayment

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced proceedings against a Queensland labour hire company over alleged falsified payslips and misleading employment... Continue reading

The 4-Day Work Week Comes Down for Air: Australia’s First Local Government Enterprise Agreement Trial

Posted on February 12, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, BOOT Analysis, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Flexible Work Arrangements, Four Day Work Week, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Reform

Launceston Council’s proposed four-day work week could become Australia’s first of its kind under an Enterprise Agreement. Continue reading