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Report wage theft video

This video shows how to report underpayments of wages or employment entitlements online.

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Employers and employees can watch videos that explain the obligations and entitlements under the WA Long Service Leave Act.

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Easter public holiday arrangements

Easter is just around the corner. The Western Australian public holidays for the 2024 Easter period are: Good Friday – Friday 29 March Easter Sunday – Sunday...

Employment explainer videos expanded

In 2023, Wageline launched a series of employment explainer videos to help WA employers and employees understand their rights and obligations under state...

When children can work - in the spotlight

With the entertainment industry alive with activity, the spotlight is on young performers and raising awareness of child employment laws in Western Australia...

WA businesses fined for breaching record keeping...

Private Sector Labour Relations (PSLR) industrial inspector’s new tools have resulted in four businesses receiving civil infringement notices during 2023. ...

Wageline's Easter public holiday information now available

Wageline has just published information to assist state system employers and employees with public holiday arrangements for Easter 2024. The Western...

Labour Day public holiday information available

The public holiday for Labour Day in 2024 is Monday 4 March.   Employment entitlements for public holidays will vary based on an employee's award coverage...

Over $500,000 in underpayments recovered in 2023

Industrial inspectors from Private Sector Labour Relations (PSLR) recovered over $500,000 in underpayments for Western Australian workers in 2023. This...

2024 public holiday dates and information

The public holiday dates for 2024 are available on the Public Holidays in Western Australia page. Western Australia has 11 public holidays throughout the...

Wageline festive season closure

Wageline will be closed from 4.30pm Friday 22 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024, and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2 January 2024. Information on...

Coverage expanded for three key Clerks Awards

The Area and Scope clauses for three key state Clerks Awards have been updated to expand their coverage to a broader range of clerical employees. The main...

Restrictions on children working during school holidays

School holidays are starting soon, and employers, parents and young workers should know that in Western Australia there are restrictions on where and when...

Get prepared for the festive season public holidays

The festive season is fast approaching and employers can get prepared by checking the pay rates employees must be paid on public holidays and other public...

Labour Relations Public Holidays in WA
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