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How to Hire Workers in Australia | Employer of Record (EOR) in Australia

Entering the Australian market? Our EOR services make it easy to establish your business in Australia. We handle all aspects of local employment, including payroll, benefits, and compliance with Australian labor laws. With our expertise in the Australian market, you can confidently expand your business into cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, knowing that you have a trusted partner managing your international employment requirements.

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Australia, with its thriving economy, diverse culture, and business-friendly environment, is an attractive destination for international expansion. TCWGlobal makes hiring in Australia easy and hassle-free.

With a population of over 25 million people, Australia boasts a skilled and multicultural workforce. From the bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne to the breathtaking landscapes of the Outback, Australia offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty.

When it comes to expanding your business into Australia, TCWGlobal understands the importance of compliance and local regulations. Our team of experts ensures that your workforce is fully compliant, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

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By partnering with TCWGlobal, you can rest assured that your expansion into Australia will be seamless and successful. Our comprehensive services, combined with our local expertise, make us the ideal partner for businesses looking to expand into this dynamic market.
Worker Classifications

There are no official subcategories of Workers. However, Workers may be engaged as "casual" meaning there is no commitment to provide work or a continued pattern of work. Casual Workers have different statutory entitlements. 

Fixed-Term Contracts

Fixed term contracts are rare in Australia, but they are permitted and are restricted in duration to two years if permissible. Ending a fixed-term agreement before its expiration is considered a bread of the contract. It is more common to execute a "Maximum Term" agreement, where the arrangement expires at the end of the term but may be terminated by either party during the term. Maximum term agreements are also subject to statutory restrictions. 

Probationary Periods

Companies determine whether to include probationary period in their employment contracts and set the length of that period. Probationary periods generally range from 3 to 6 months, but in some cases, can be up to 1 year for more senior positions.

Holidays

In Australia, Workers recognize 7 national paid public holidays in addition to any holidays declared in the applicable state or territory. Workers’ entitlements on those days depend on the law of the state or territory as well as any applicable awards, enterprise agreements, and other registered agreements.

Vacation

Most Workers receive four weeks of paid vacation per year accrued at a rate based on their ordinary hours of work. Vacation time is accrued per paycheck and if unused, rolls over year to year. Any accrued but unused leave must be paid at the time of termination. Workers may be due additional vacation entitlements based on any applicable awards, enterprise agreements, and other registered agreements. 

Sick Leave

Most Workers are entitled to 10 days of paid personal/carers leave per year, 2 days of paid compassionate leave per occurrence, and 2 days of unpaid carers leave per occurrence. Workers may be due additional entitlements based on any applicable awards, enterprise agreements, and other registered agreements.

Working Hours

A regular workweek is Monday through Friday, up to 7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week.

Overtime

Provisions for overtime or time in lieu are based on the law, modern award, or registered agreement applicable to each Worker.

Mandatory Bonuses

There are no mandatory bonuses in Australia.

Termination

Unless on a fixed term agreement or in cases of serious misconduct, Workers must be given advanced written notice prior to terminations. Under the Fair Work Act, the amount of written notice required depends upon the length of the Worker’s service.  Additional requirements may be imposed by any applicable awards, enterprise agreements, and other registered agreements.  Client must allow for the legally required notification period or provide the equivalent pay in lieu.

Resignation

Workers must give Client and/or Contractor two weeks’ notice of termination of their employment unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

Other End of Employment Rules

If a Worker or group of Workers are let go through no fault of their own (i.e. "redundancy") additional notice and compensation may be due. In some cases, the local labor authorities must be notified. 

Unique Country Nuances

Although the Fair Work Act outlines employment law, most Workers' entitlements are government by registered agreement (akin to a collective bargaining agreement) or 'Modern Award' (akin to a wage order). Different Modern Awards may apply based on the nature of the work. Within a Modern Award, entitlements may vary based on education level, work experience, or full-time versus part-time or casual status.

Mandatory Employer Costs

Employers must contribute to a Worker's superannuation fund (11.5%). 

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