Employer newsletter: Hiring young workers - best practices.

For a young person, getting their first job is a big step. [] Having issues? [View the online version]( [Australian Government - Fair Work Ombudsman]( In this issue [Hiring young workers]( [Minimum wage increases from 1 October]( [Know safety, work safely]( [Directors, it’s time to apply for your director ID]( Hi {NAME}, Hiring young workers For a young person, getting their first job is a big step. Providing a smooth transition into the workforce can help them positively participate in the workplace and set you apart as an employer. Our [best practice guide]( has you covered from your [legal requirements]( to [supporting and engaging young workers](. If you plan to hire young workers as casuals, make sure you also understand: - what defines a [casual employee]( - when [unpaid work trials]( are and aren’t okay. Download our job advertisement and induction checklist [templates]( to help you get started. Have you seen our updated webpage? We’ve updated our [Young workers and students page]( with refreshed information about [getting ready for work](, the [minimum working age]( and [junior pay rates](. Minimum wage increases from 1 October Is your business in the hospitality, aviation or tourism industries? [Minimum wages in some awards in these industries increased]( from the first full pay period on or after 1 October 2022. Earlier this year, the [Fair Work Commission announced]( a 4.6% increase to award minimum wages, which is subject to a minimum increase for adult award classifications of $40 per week and based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee. We’ve updated our [Pay Calculator]( with the new rates. Check the [list of awards]( which increased from 1 October. Know safety, work safely Each year in October, [Safe Work Australia]( urges businesses, employers and workers around Australia to join [National Safe Work Month]( and commit to building safe and healthy workplaces. This serves as a reminder to ensure health and safety in your workplace. This year the weekly themes are: - injuries at work - mental health - managing WHS risks and preventing harm, and - safe and healthy work for all. Get involved and learn about the [weekly themes and events](. In this issue [Hiring young workers]( [Minimum wage increases from 1 October]( [Know safety, work safely]( [Directors, it’s time to apply for your director ID]( Understanding pay for horticulture pieceworkers Learn how the [minimum wage guarantee and piece rates]( work under the Horticulture Award. Recent Enforceable Undertakings - [University of Newcastle and Charles Sturt University]( - [Community Living & Respite Services Inc]( Level up your knowledge with our Library - Annual and sick leave [FAQs]( - [Resignations](: not working through a notice period Directors, it’s time to apply for your director ID Your director identification number is a unique identifier that you apply for once and keep forever. All existing directors must apply for a director ID by 30 November 2022. The Australian Taxation Office has released a [demonstration video]( to step you through the application process.   In case you missed it: - New [annualised wage arrangement]( rules for Restaurant and Hospitality awards - Learn about compliance notices with our [online course]( - Our [farm inspections]( continue - Darwin workers [back-paid nearly $400,000](   [Copyright](  | [Disclaimer](  | [Privacy](  | [Unsubscribe](     [Twitter](    [LinkedIn](    [Facebook]( [www.fairwork.gov.au](