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When the time comes for you to take on new employees, you should be aware of all the relevant employee entitlements. These can range from wages and conditions to holidays, leave, superannuation and redundancy entitlements.

Many jobs in Australia are covered by a federal or state award that outlines the rights and obligations of employers and the minimum legal wage rates and conditions associated with each type of work. These regulations are outlined by Fair Work Australia. Some workplaces and individuals may be covered by an agreement that sets out specific wages, entitlements and conditions of employment.

As an employer, you are obliged to grant employees certain leave and holiday entitlements. Most workers are paid for public holidays, except for contract or casual employees who are only paid for hours worked. Other paid leave includes annual or recreational leave, sick leave and long service leave.

Each employee's award or agreement will contain information on their holiday and leave entitlements and the relevant pay arrangements. There are also regulations regarding maximum hours and limits on the number of days worked in a row by an employee. These can be found on the Fair Work Ombudsman pay and conditions webpage. Workers may also be employed on a written contract of employment which sets out specific conditions and entitlements.

Employees are entitled to superannuation payments from their employer. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) provides information about your obligations as an employer on the Superannuation and Taxation webpage. You can find further information, advice and reporting requirements on the ATO website.

Employees that have been made redundant also have a number of entitlements. These are outlined under the General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme.