Job scams are targeting university students. Scams often directly target international students by recruiting in students’ first languages, and promising ways to work beyond student visa work caps. How to identify a job scam: ‘recruiters’ will often contact you on...
Figuring out a new job can be daunting! For instance, how do you know if you are underpaid? The Fair Work Ombudsman’s guide to starting a new job [PDF 553KB] can help you understand your rights and responsibilities (also available in: Simplified Chinese, Hindi,...
Many students are being exploited with illegal working conditions. Here are some of the most common offences. Calling employees contractors Businesses sometimes pressure employees to get an ABN in the belief this will make the worker a contractor. They do this to try...
Starting a job or tenancy? Don’t surrender your passport! A reminder to all students, and especially international students, that no one should ask to hold on to your original passport when you start a job or tenancy. In Australia, holding a person’s passport while...
Increases in award and minimum wages and an increase in superannuation rates started on 1 July 2022. Other changes to superannuation mean that employers are now required to pay superannuation even if you earn under $450 per month. Check your payslip to make sure...
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