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Know your rights at work

Starting a new job? It’s important to understand your award or agreement so you know what to expect when it comes to pay, leave and work conditions.

Understand your rights

Get easy-to-read info about your workplace rights from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Helpful tools and resources

Pay and conditions tool
Use this to calculate your pay rates, leave entitlements, notice and redundancy.
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Record My Hours app
Keep track of your work hours with this free app.
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Unpaid work
Make sure you understand the difference between unpaid work and paid work so you know what you're entitled to.
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Bullying, harassment and discrimination
Find out what to do if you experience concerning behaviour at work.

Watch out for employment scams

Scammers sometimes use fake job advertisements to convince people to transfer money or give out their personal details. Find out how to spot the warning signs and what you can do to stay safe when you're looking for work.