Factsheets
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.
Payslips and Record-Keeping
Payslips and accurate record keeping are essential to protecting workers from wage theft.
Deductions and Overpayment
Money that is taken out of your pay by your employer before you receive it…
Underpayment and wage theft
Underpayment means being paid less than what you are entitled to. Depending on where you…
Penalty Rates and Allowances
Penalty rates and allowances are extra payments made on top of your regular wage. They…
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?