Did you know that there are some job ads that are not allowed?
Job ads can’t include pay rates that would breach the Fair Work Act or a fair work instrument such as an award or enterprise agreement. This means that job ads can’t include pay rates that undercut employees’ minimum entitlements.
Employers advertising pieceworker positions where the employee would also be entitled to a periodic pay rate (for example, an hourly or weekly pay rate) need to:
It’s important that before you advertise a job that you understand the minimum terms and conditions of employment for your new employee, and your obligations and responsibilities as an employer.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has the power to start court proceedings for alleged breaches of these provisions. Employers face fines for breaching these provisions unless they have a reasonable excuse for not complying.
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