How do I complain to the Fair Work Ombudsman?
If your complaint is about pay, conditions or workplace rights under Commonwealth legislation, enterprise agreements or modern awards, you should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Infoline on 13 13 94.
Who is the current Fair Work Ombudsman?
Sandra Parker
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and head of the agency is Sandra Parker.
Can the Fair Work Ombudsman receive complaints?
The FWO can investigate workplace complaints and make sure workplaces comply with workplace laws.
How do you address a problem at work?
Principles to Help:
- Pay attention to your emotions and how they influence you.
- Consciously decide how to respond to a conflict situation.
- Give yourself time to prepare.
- Listen, Reflect, Inquire.
- Use “I” messages to express your concerns in a non-confrontational way.
- Frame the issue in terms of interests.
How do I complain about a workplace?
Basic rules
- keep your letter to the point. You need to give enough detail for your employer to be able to investigate your complaint properly.
- keep to the facts.
- never use abusive or offensive language.
- explain how you felt about the behaviour you are complaining about but don’t use emotive language.
Do the Fair Work bodies include the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Fair Work Commission?
The Fair Work Ombudsman (us) and the Fair Work Commission (FWC) (previously called Fair Work Australia) are independent and separate government organisations. We both regulate Australia’s workplace relations system but have different roles.
What is the Fair Work Ombudsman?
The Fair Work Ombudsman is an independent statutory office that offers free services to all workers and employers in Australia. The Ombudsman’s main role is to:
What is the role of the Australian Ombudsman?
The Ombudsman’s main role is to: promote harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations, by building strong and effective relationships with industry, unions and other stakeholders ensure compliance with Australian workplace laws, and monitor certain 457 subclass visa arrangements.
How do I make an enquiry about my workplace obligations?
If you have an enquiry about your workplace obligations or entitlements, you can contact us: by submitting an enquiry online through My account . We also have other ways you can contact us. Know a workplace that isn’t doing the right thing but don’t want to get involved? Report it to us anonymously – in your language.