Expert insights on Australian awards, underpayment, and your rights
The ATO and APRA warned some super funds are not ready for Payday Super on July 1. Here is how to check your fund and what to do if contributions are delayed.
The ATO and APRA warned some super funds are not ready for Payday Super on July 1. Here is how to check your fund and what to do if contributions are delayed.
Four employers. One week. $328,000 in penalties. See how the FWO cracked down in May 2026 when businesses ignored Compliance Notices, and what it means for you.
The Fair Work Ombudsman found 68% of building and construction apprentice employers broke workplace laws. Here is what apprentices need to check on their next payslip.
Australia spent $49.5M on criminal wage theft enforcement but has zero prosecutions after 16 months. A Senate inquiry wants to know why. Here is what it means for workers.
A new $1,000 instant tax deduction could apply to every Australian worker from July 2026. Here is who qualifies, how it works, and how to prepare before July 1.
Australian courts now say payroll system access alone can ground personal civil penalty claims for underpayment. What Sha v Snap Innovations means for you.
A graphic designer was underpaid $13,791 over 10 years. The employer ignored the FWO Compliance Notice and faced $21,549 in court penalties. Know your rights.
The FWC Annual Wage Review 2026 could deliver a 5% pay rise from July 1. Learn what ACTU and SDA proposals mean for your award wages and how to prepare now.
56% of businesses audited by the FWO were non-compliant. $358M recovered for 249,000+ workers. Learn how to check your pay and protect your entitlements.
FWC finalised SCHADS Award sleepover shift changes effective 1 June 2026. Pre and post-sleepover work now counts as one shift, capped at 12 hours. Check yours.
ACTU files urgent FWC case to increase vehicle allowances across 27 modern awards as fuel prices surge 35%. Learn what it means for your pay.
The FWC just issued Australia's first emergency fuel cost recovery order. From tomorrow, big business must pay transport operators fairly. Here's what it means.
Anzac Day 2026 falls on a Saturday. NSW, ACT and WA get a substitute Monday but other states do not. Check your penalty rates by award and verify your pay.
Three federal agencies raided 18 South Australian vineyards in Operation Zephyr. The FWO confirms this is the start of a 3-year national wine industry campaign.
3 of 5 security subcontractors at Sydney's cruise terminals stole wages. Here's how outsourcing hides underpayment — and how to check if it's happening to you.
The 2026 Annual Wage Review is underway. ACTU wants 5%, employers want 2.5-3%. Decision lands in June, effective July 1. Here is what it means for your pay.
Southern Cross Care must repay $11.7M to 5,500 aged care workers after a 7-year underpayment. Learn what happened, who is affected, and how to check your pay.
Adero Law filed a Federal Court class action alleging Kmart underpaid up to 6,000 salaried store managers. Here is what was alleged and what it means for you.
Easter 2026 penalty rates by award: exact hourly figures for retail, hospitality, fast food, nurses, health professionals and clerks. Check your payslip now.
NSW's Digital Work Systems Act regulates AI scheduling, surveillance, and algorithmic management at work. Here's what it means for you and how to use it.
Health Services Award pay rises of 4-9.26% take effect from April 2026. Check your new classification level, hourly rate, and what to do if your pay is wrong.
2,000+ ABC staff struck on March 25 after rejecting a 10% pay offer. Learn what enterprise bargaining means for your rights, how EBAs work, and what protected action looks like.
Uniting Communities owes $2.6M to 1,500 workers under the SCHADS Award. Learn why community services pay is so often wrong and how to check your entitlements.
The ATO's new STP penalty framework targets employer reporting errors. Learn what it means for your tax return, super, and payslip accuracy from July 2026.
Five essential pay and entitlements checks every Australian worker should do before June 30, 2026. Super, tax, STP, wages — your complete EOFY checklist.
The National Employment Standards face their first review since 2009. Five weeks' leave, national LSL, and shorter hours -- what these proposals mean for you.
Woolworths and Coles face $1B+ in underpayments after a Federal Court ruling struck down their set-off clauses. Here's what it means for every salaried Australian worker.
The ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman are jointly cracking down on sham contracting. Find out if you're misclassified as a contractor and what entitlements you could be owed.
Victoria's new WFH law gives workers the right to work from home two days a week from 1 September 2026. Here's what it means for your pay and entitlements.
Payday Super starts 1 July 2026. Learn how to check your superannuation every payslip, spot missing contributions, and know your rights under the new rules.
WGEA published 10,500+ employer pay gaps. The national gap narrowed to 11.2%, but women's confidence in change collapsed from 57% to 42%.
FWO found every one of 23 Yarra Valley labour hire providers non-compliant. 464 workers recovered wages and $760K in fines issued. Here is what it means.
$1.35 billion stolen from Australian workers annually. Traditional audits cost thousands. Justiico automates wage audits in 5 minutes. Join others on the waitlist.
From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super with every pay cycle instead of quarterly. Learn what payday super means for Australian workers and how to verify compliance.
Casual workers can now request permanent employment through the employee choice pathway. Learn your eligibility, how to notify your employer, and what happens if they refuse.
The Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code took effect 1 January 2026. Learn what it means for Australian workers and why your rights to recover underpayment remain fully protected.
The Retail Award covers millions of Australian workers. Learn everything you need to know about pay rates, penalty rates, and your entitlements.
Working in a cafe, restaurant, or hotel? Understand your entitlements under the Hospitality Award including penalty rates and allowances.
Casual employees are entitled to a 25% loading. Learn what this means and how to ensure you're receiving the correct amount.
Wage theft costs Australian workers $1.35 billion annually. Understand the scope of the problem and how it affects you.
Not sure if you're being paid correctly? Here are five warning signs that you might be experiencing wage theft.
Discovered you're being underpaid? Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do next to recover your wages.
Every Australian worker has fundamental rights. Understand what you're entitled to and how to protect yourself.
Penalty rates ensure fair compensation for working unsociable hours. Learn when you're entitled and how much you should receive.
Payslips are your proof of payment. Learn what should be included and how to request one from your employer.
Read real accounts from Australian workers who discovered they were being underpaid and what they did about it.