Is It Illegal Not to Have a Work Contract?
Under Australian law, there is no strict legal requirement for employment contracts to be in writing.
New Industrial Manslaughter Laws from 1 July 2024
As of 1 July 2024, under the New Industrial Manslaughter Laws, employers face up to 20 years in prison, or $18 million in fines, if they are found to have caused the death of a worker through a reckless or grossly negligent breach of health and safety duties.
Can an Employer Withhold Pay After Termination?
In limited circumstances, your employer may indeed be able to withhold certain payments in your final pay.