Workplace Guides

Real situations, plain-English answers, and the right tools for each one — sorted for workers and employers. Pick your view below.

Guides for employees and casuals — your pay, leave, roster, dismissal and what to do when something's wrong at work.

Termination & Redundancy

I've been firedKnow your notice period, final pay, and redundancy rights when your employment is terminated.I've been stood down from workStand down rules in Australia — when it's lawful, whether you get paid, and what to do next.I'm on probation — can I be fired?Your rights during a probation period — what employers can and can't do, and what protections you still have.I'm resigning — what am I owed?Notice period, final pay, accrued leave, super, and everything you need to check when you resign.

Pay & Wages

Am I getting paid enough?Check if your pay meets the minimum wage and correct award rates for your role.I have to work a public holidayPenalty rates, your right to refuse, and substitute days for public holidays.Understanding overtime and penalty ratesWhen overtime kicks in, how penalty rates work, and how to check you're being paid correctly.My employer isn't paying my superHow to check, what to do, and your rights when super isn't being paid correctly.My employer owes me superWhat to do when your employer isn't paying superannuation — how to check, report it, and recover what you're owed.I've been asked to do an unpaid trialUnpaid trial shifts in Australia — when they're legal (rarely), what the law says, and how to push back.My payslip looks wrongHow to read a payslip, common errors to watch for, and what to do if something doesn't add up.I'm not being paid minimum wageStep-by-step guide to confirming you're underpaid, how to raise it with your employer, and lodging a Fair Work complaint.

Leave & Entitlements

I want to take leaveAnnual leave, personal leave, parental leave, and other NES leave entitlements explained.I'm pregnant — what are my rights at work?Parental leave, discrimination protections, and flexible work rights for pregnant employees in Australia.My employer denied my annual leaveWhen your employer can refuse annual leave, excessive leave rules, shutdown periods, and what to do about it.

Casual Employment

I'm a casual employeeUnderstand casual loading, conversion rights, leave entitlements, and the new casual definition.My casual hours have been cutCan your employer reduce your casual hours? Minimum engagement rules, what counts as dismissal, and your options.

Compliance

Am I getting enough breaks?Meal breaks, rest breaks, and what your award requires based on shift length.I'm being bullied at workWhat constitutes bullying, how to document it, and where to get help.I have a non-compete clauseRestraint of trade basics in Australia — what non-compete clauses mean, whether they're enforceable, and how to handle them.I think I'm wrongly classified as a contractorSham contracting in Australia — the employee vs contractor test, your rights, and how to report it.I've been injured at workWorkers compensation, reporting obligations, return to work, and your rights after a workplace injury.

Reference & Data

Centrelink Payment Rates 2026: JobSeeker, Pension & DSP + 20 Sept IncreaseJobSeeker, Age Pension, DSP, Parenting Payment & Youth Allowance per fortnight, income cut-offs, and the rates from 20 September 2026 — all in one table.Fair Work Act 2009 ExplainedWhat the Fair Work Act is, who it covers, and the rights it gives Australian employees — the NES, modern awards, unfair dismissal, general protections, and enforcement.I'm working two jobsTax implications, TFN declarations, super from both employers, and things to watch out for when holding multiple jobs.