Summary for working conditions and pay issues from 'On The Job'
Rights and responsibilities about working conditions:
Working conditions are determined by National Employment Standards, Awards or an employment contract. Some types of jobs are covered by National Employment Standards and Awards which are the minimum working conditions set by the federal government, called Fair Work. All employee will have employment contract which sets out the other conditions of the work.
The National Employment Standards contain 10 minimum employment conditions that an full time or part time employee is entitled to. These include Maximum weekly hours of work, Requests for flexible working arrangements, Annual leave, Personal / carer’s leave and compassionate leave, Community service leave, Long service leave, Public holidays, Notice of termination and redundancy pay, and Provision of a Fair Work Information Statement. Casual employee is only entitled to some of them.
Rights and responsibilities about pay issues:
Your pay rate and conditions of your job are listed in the contract of employment which is signed before starting your job. The award sets out the minimum rate of pay for employees working in a specific job and classification. To find out your minimum rate of pay and you are covered by a modern award or not, you can use the PayCheck tool at Fair Work Online.
Employers are required to give you a payslip which sets out the gross and net amount paid, the pay rate, superannuation and tax and other deductions made, the date of payment, the period that the payslip covers and any bonuses or allowances paid. A payslip must be given within one day of being paid which can be paper or electronic. You should be paid at least once a month. How often you are paid, and the method will be set out in your award. If you believe you've been underpaid, you can complain to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
