The Fair Work Ombudsman, when considering 33 cases involving claims of underpayment among coal miners, stated that it was using an Enterprise Agreement (EA) as the base document. This EA is being challenged as invalid and void due to alleged fundamental deficiencies and fraud. The EA pays less than what comparable workers receive under the Award. I challenged the Ombudsman’s office for betraying workers who were clearly being exploited by their employers, in collusion with the CFMEU. This exploi

🤔 💵 Should you be paid for time spent in mandatory training? We’ve got answers to other common questions about pay here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/find-help-for/young-workers-and-students/pay-entitlements-and-working-conditions#common-questions-about-pay | Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has expert workplace advice for construction workers on pay, leave and entitlements all in one place. | Fair Work Ombudsman

💸🤔Wondering if you should be paid for attending staff meetings outside your ordinary work hours? If they're compulsory, then you should! To find out if you're entitled to overtime pay or time off in lieu, start by checking your award or agreement. We have more info about when overtime applies here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/hours-of-work-breaks-and-rosters/hours-of-work/when-overtime-applies | Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has received a Ministerial directive to investigate wage theft allegations affecting coal miners in Central Qld & the Hunter regions. Following my successful amendment in the senate. Upon inquiring about the investigation's status, Mr Steve Ronson, the Executive Director of the FWO shared that there are currently 18 cases under investigation, involving 25 workers and 17 employers, with 2 self-reports also being considered. All complaints are being thoroughly investi

The Fair Work Commission is conducting its annual review of the national minimum wage. Watch the video below to find out how the process works and sign up for our email updates or keep an eye on our Facebook/Twitter so we can keep you informed about the decision and any changes that may affect you. | Fair Work Ombudsman

Should you be paid for opening or closing a business? Bottom line is, you need to be paid for all the time you’re directed to work: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/paying-wages #FairWorkExplains | Fair Work Ombudsman