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Employer Responsibilities

An employer is required to:

• Issue pays slips to employees
• Keep Time and Wage Records
• Keep Leave Records
• Exhibit the applicable Award or Enterprise Agreement in the workplace
• Pay wages in full. An employer is not allowed to deduct any money from an employee's pay unless the employee has agreed in writing or it is required under the law.
• comply with the regulations defined under the Anti-Discrimination Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Your award or agreement explains your general responsibilities. It is advisable to obtain a written statement of your duties on appointment to a job. You are required to obey any lawful and reasonable instructions given by your employer. You must work with your employer to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Know Your Rights and Your Rights at Work will outline more about your rights as an employee.

As an employer if I purchase a business, am I responsible for wages, long service leave and annual leave accrued by employees whilst working for the previous owner of the business?

If there is a transmission of business and you keep on workers who were previously employed by the business prior to your purchase you may be responsible for unpaid long service leave and annual leave but not wages.

This may be a difficult issue, you will need to seek independent legal advice or contact the Prosecutions Branch of OIR online.