Are you working? Are you being paid enough? (and other interesting questions)......

I often get asked the question "How old do you have to be to start work?" There is a misconception that the minimum age is 14 years and 9 months, not so!  Here's an extract from the Fair Work Australia website, which spells it out clearly:

Victoria

If you’re 15 or older you can start work.
If you’re under 15 years of age, you may work in limited circumstances including:

• if you’re employed in the family business
• if you work in the entertainment industry.

If you’re under 15 but older than 13, you may work with your parent’s permission where you have been granted a child employment permit. You can apply for a child employment permit at the Business Victoria website .
For further information, visit Youth Central or contact Business Victoria on 1800 287 287 or (03) 9651 9200.

Are you working already?  If you are you might be asking yourself whether or not your being paid enough, but you may be apprehensive about asking your boss.  Well you can find out exactly how much you should be paid by going to the Fair Work Australia website and looking at their "Pay" page   There's heaps of information including a pay calculator and minimum pay rates. You'll be surprised at what you can find there. Go and have a look.

Hallsy.