Young Workers Advice Service

All workers are entitled to at least the minimum wage for their age, industry and level of work

What to do if you think you're being underpaid (wage theft)

Visa workers are often more vulnerable to exploitation at work. That is not okay!

International students can sometimes get exploited by bad employers. It's important to know your rights so it doesn't happen to you.

Your employer MUST contribute an amount equivalent to at least 10.5% of your earnings to your superannuation fund.*

Make sure your boss pays you properly - it's your right!

Every worker is entitled to at least a minimum wage.

If you're under 21, or a trainee, you may be paid a percentage of the adult minimum wage.

Apprentices get paid a percentage of a tradesperson's wage.

Penalty rates are an amount of money paid in addition to the minimum hourly rate when you work at certain times such as weekends/shift work.

Your boss must give you a pay slip so you can check your pay.

Is it legal to get paid in cash? It depends.

You should be paid at the correct rate for all time worked: this includes opening and closing, training, and meetings!

Find out more about what overtime is, and if you are entitled to be paid overtime.