Your business, your workplace
Information for employers and employees about workplace obligations and entitlements
Changes to the Labour Relations website are coming soon.
Specialised pages for small business employers and private sector employees will make finding the information you need quicker and easier.
The information on this website only applies to employers and employees in the Western Australian state industrial system. If you are unsure if you are in the Western Australian state system and whether this website is relevant to you, information on who is in the Western Australian state system is available.
Labour Relations in Western Australia
An overview of industrial relations laws affecting Western Australian, recent changes in the state industrial relations system and labour market statistics.
Types of employment
Understanding permanent and casual employment, subcontracting, trial work and apprenticeships and traineeships.
Record keeping and payslips
Guides to time and wages record keeping.
Superannuation
Superannuation and choice of superannuation fund obligations
Key workplace issues
Important workplace issues for employers to consider such as buying and selling a business, electronic surveillance, and employee freedom of association.
Terminating employment
Dismissal obligations, notice periods and redundancy.
Resources for employers
Links to key information.
Writing an employment contract
Tips for writing contracts of employment.
Employer-employee agreements
Individual agreements in the Western Australian state system.
Employing children
Rules for employing children.