🇦🇺 Australia
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Australia — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
AUD 24.95 flexible - weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Annual Leave
4 days
Sick Leave
10 days
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
6 days
Maternity Leave
12 weeks
Paternity Leave
12 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
38 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
38hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
38hrs/week
38 ordinary hours penalty rates for overtime weekend public holidays
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
7days
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Not required
Garden Leave
Permitted
Unfair Dismissal From
6months
Notice Period Formula
1 week under 1 year; up to 4 weeks over 5 years; +1 week if over 45 with 2+ years service
Severance Calculation
Based on years of service per National Employment Standards
Redundancy Rules
Fair Work Act 2009 governs redundancy. Genuine redundancy exempts unfair dismissal claims.
Important Notes
Small business employers (under 15 employees) have different obligations.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Australia-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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