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Modern Awards are legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment for award covered employees. Find out more about Modern Awards below or navigate to the Modern Awards Updates to subscribe to email alerts.

The Fair Work Commission has announced changes that affect 112 modern awards.

Modern awards outline the entitlements of employees, including wages and conditions, based on industry and occupation.

Browse through the recent updates below that impact all employing businesses due to changes applicable to all modern awards and/or changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 or other applicable legislation.

Last updated: 18 October 2022

As an employer, paying your employees a fair and equitable wage is your most basic and critical responsibility. It’s important you do your due diligence and ensure you’re compensating your employees in accordance with the law.

Stay up to date with the latest modern award changes from the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

Learn about the Fair Work Commission's review of part-time provisions in the awards system and its potential impact on business structures and employee arrangements.

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission was a federal tribunal that preceded the Fair Work Commission. Read more here.

The rules around notice periods vary widely across modern awards, and missteps can lead to compliance issues.