Pay

Information about how you should be paid

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Written by Young Worker Centre

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

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

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Working on a Visa

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

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Working as an International Student

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

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Updated over a week ago

JobKeeper Basics

This factsheet covers the basics about JobKeeper, for more info, check out our COVID-19 collection.

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Superannuation

Your employer MUST contribute at least 9.5% of your earnings to your superannuation fund.

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Getting Paid

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

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Minimum Wages

Minimum Wage Increase

The minimum wage is increasing on February 1st.

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Updated over a week ago

Minimum Wage

Between 1 July 2020 and 1 Feb 2021, the adult minimum wage will increase from $19.49 per hour to $19.84 per hour (plus 25% for casual).

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Updated over a week ago

Junior and Trainee Pay Rates

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

Written by Young Worker Centre
Updated over a week ago

Apprentice Pay

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

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Updated over a week ago

Penalty Rates

Penalty Rates

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.

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Updated over a week ago

Penalty Rate Cuts

On 1 July 2019, penalty rates will be cut again for some workers

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Updated over a week ago

Getting Paid Properly

Pay Slips

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

Written by Young Worker Centre
Updated over a week ago

Cash In Hand

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

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Updated over a week ago

Unpaid Trial Shifts

Most unpaid trial shifts are illegal

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Updated over a week ago

What is 'Work Time'?

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

Written by Young Worker Centre
Updated over a week ago

Overtime

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

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Updated over a week ago