Advice for new employers

Employers need to be aware of their employment obligations

Labour Relations provides a range of services to ensure that employers operating in the State jurisdiction are aware of employment law, correct pay rates and entitlements.

Wageline provides employment information to sole traders and partnerships operating in the State jurisdiction. To contact Wageline call 1300 655 266 from 8.30am to 5.00pm weekdays (from 9am on Wednesdays) for the cost of a local call, or email your enquiry to a Wageline officer.

Labour Relations has established a new consultancy service for small business employers, providing access to free, professional and confidential employment advice at the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) situated at 553 Hay Street, Perth. The Small Business Employment Advisory Service is available from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm every Wednesday and Thursday commencing on Wednesday 22 April 2009. To make an appointment contact: mark.jenkin@commerce.wa.gov.au

A brochure "Information for New Employers" is available here.

Labour Relations provides information for employers on:

Wages and conditions: award summaries, rates of pay, public holidays, leave, minimum conditions of employment, and other employment entitlements
Employment agreements: enterprise-bargaining agreements, employer-employee agreements, and how to write an employment contract
Termination and dismissal: unfair dismissal, unlawful termination, redundancy, and tips on minimising the risk of unfair dismissal claims
Types of employment: casual employment, fixed term employment, apprenticeships and traineeships, probationary work, and employees and subcontractors
Workplace issues: information for new business owners, electronic surveillance, alcohol and drugs, workplace bullying, and jury service
Work and family: parental leave obligations, retaining mature employees, and implementing family friendly initiatives