Pay
Pay Secrecy
These new rights empower workers to talk about their wages. That means you can’t get into trouble for talking about your pay or asking your workmates about theirs.
The gender pay gap
What’s the difference between equal pay and the gender pay gap? How do you find out if you’re being paid less than your male counterparts? We answer these questions and more.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/the-gender-pay-gap-equal-pay/
Union members earn 26% more than non-members per week. Here’s why.
You may often read or hear that union members earn more than non-members. Here’s why.
Payslips and Record-Keeping
Payslips and accurate record keeping are essential to protecting workers from wage theft.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/payslips-and-record-keeping/
Deductions and Overpayment
Money that is taken out of your pay by your employer before you receive it is known as a deduction. Deductions are only legal if: If you are under 18, one of your parents or your guardian must agree to the deduction in writing – even if the award or agreement allows for them. All…
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/deductions-and-overpayment/
Unpaid Work
All employees are entitled to pay and conditions under the Fair Work Act. In most cases, it is illegal to ask employees to do unpaid work. But there are some circumstances where unpaid work is allowed under the law. This includes: A vocational placement as part of an education or training course Undertaking work placements…
Underpayment and wage theft
Underpayment means being paid less than what you are entitled to. Depending on where you work, this can mean being paid less than you are entitled to under the relevant Award or agreement, or less than the national minimum wage. Deliberate underpayment is known as wage theft. Underpayment and wage theft are rife across Australian…
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/underpayment-and-wage-theft/
Penalty Rates and Allowances
Penalty rates and allowances are extra payments made on top of your regular wage. They are intended to make sure that you are being compensated for working at inconvenient times or under dangerous or unpleasant conditions. There are many different reasons why you might be entitled to be paid either penalty rates, allowances, or both….
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/penalty-rates-and-allowances/
Minimum Wage in Australia
As of the 1 July 2024 the minimum wage is $24.10 per hour. Did you know that union members are the biggest reason that the minimum wage goes up, and why Australia has one of the highest minimum wages in the world?