Same job same pay (labour hire reform)

Labour hire workers entitled to same minimum pay as direct employees on host site.

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Who must comply

Labour hire providers + host businesses.

What triggers it

FWC order in respect of host site.

When due

Per FWC order.

Evidence required

Pay records demonstrating compliance with order; FWC order register.

Max penalty

Civil penalties for breach of order

Summary

Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 + No. 2 Act 2024 introduce 'Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement' orders by FWC — orders require labour-hire workers to receive at least the same rate of pay as direct employees performing same work on the host site.

Enforced by

Source legislation

Topics

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Source: https://fwc.gov.au/issues-we-help/labour-hire/same-job-same-pay. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.