Update on employment information

From 1 July 2016 the minimum hourly and weekly pay rates underUpdate stamp modern awards have increased by 2.4%. Minimum wage for workers 21 years and over is $17.70 per hour.

Section 125 of the Fair Work Act 2009 provides that employers must give all new employees a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement as published by the Fair Work Ombudsman before they start employment or as soon as practicable after their employment commences.