Useful Links

Fair Work Ombudsman
A great site that provides guidance on wages and conditions of employment across Australia

Fair Work Australia
The tribunal that makes decisions about increases in minimum wages, and handles complaints in relation to unfair dismissal and discrimination complaints made under the Fair Work Act 2009

If your business is in Western Australia and the structure is either a sole trader or a partnership (in the private sector), then your employees are still covered by the State industrial relations system – for further information visit www.docep.wa.gov.au/labourrelations/content/Employers/index.htm

Safety related web sites for employers across Australia, all sites have downloadable resources employers can use to assist with compliance in safety and accident compensation matters

Legislation underpins employers’ obligations, and can be found at:

Information about public holidays can be found at the following sites:

Australian Taxation Office
Information and rulings on all things to do with tax, including tax tables and fact sheets

Allowances in modern awards ... what is the 'standard rate'?

Emma Watt - Friday, July 15, 2011

One of the features of modern awards that is a departure from tradition is the method of setting allowances. In the past, allowances have generally been expressed in dollar terms in each award, making it easy to work out what to pay just by looking at the relevant clause. ...read more

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