Helping employers understand how to meet their workplace safety, pay and entitlements obligations.
On this page:
Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer
The Fair Work Ombudsman helps you check your workplace rights and obligations.
- Look up Australia's workplace laws
- Download tools and resources
- Help resolve workplace issues
Employer Advisory Service
The Employer Advisory Service is a free service that helps small business employers understand how to meet their workplace pay and entitlements obligations. It is run by the Fair Work Ombudsman and is available to eligible small businesses with less than 15 employees.
Read more about how the service can help youChanges to casual employment in Australia
From 27 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 changed to give casual employees and their employers more certainty about their rights and obligations.
Learn more about what it means to be a causal employee and the:
- pathway from casual to permanent employment
- New Casual Employment Information Statement
- legal process for casual conversion court disputes
Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia is an Australian government statutory agency that develops national policy relating to work health and safety (WHS) and workers’ compensation. Employers can receive updated information and support, including:
- Laws and regulation
- Data and research
- Resources and publications
Technology and compliance
Using technology is a great way for businesses to solve complex problems, be more efficient and ensure they are meeting their workplace obligations. The regulatory technology map outlines different ways a business can better understand and comply with modern awards; providing employers with more confidence that they are paying their staff correctly.
Find out more about how technology can help your businessWorkplace relations in the Australian building and construction industry
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has responsibility for enforcing the Fair Work Act 2009 across the entire building and construction industry.
You can find out more about the building and construction industry