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The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is auditing labour hire businesses to ensure they are paying their employees correctly. The audits will commence in December 2020 and will examine records from November 2020. These audits will focus on key areas identified in the outcomes of the ABCC’s 2019 labour hire audit campaign.

There are three simple steps you can take now to prepare for the audits:

1. Make sure you are paying your employees correctly

Check that you are paying your employees the right amount under the relevant enterprise agreement or modern award. Even if you are paying your employees above the award, you still need to pay all of the relevant allowances and entitlements.  Don’t forget that the minimum pay rates in construction modern awards will increase in November 2020.

2. Make sure you are keeping all required records

Your records and pay slips must comply with the requirements in the Fair Work Act and Fair Work Regulations.

3. Contact the ABCC for assistance

If you’re not sure, or if you find issues with your payments or records, contact the ABCC for advice.

Contact the ABCC now:

• Web: www.abcc.gov.au/contact
• Phone: 1800 003 338
• Email: enquiry@abcc.gov.au

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