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Workers not Wingin’it:

The complete guide for Aussie students new to the workforce.

New to the workforce and needing a Tax File Number and all the other bits? Need to know how to write a cover letter and resume? Needing help completing all the start of employment forms? Wanting to know if you get paid for trial periods or work experience? Want to know your employee rights, responsibilities and obligations? Want to know the minimum wage in Australia? Want all your workplace questions answered but finding all the information on Fair Work Australia and The Australian Taxation Office websites overwhelming? I totally understand, all this information can begin as informative, then once you start clicking on this link and that link, you end up with many pages open and not sure where you were at. It’s information overload and that’s coming from a Tax Practitioner! Well I can help with this guide where you’ll find answers to these questions in the one place…

Workers not Wingin'it
One-of-a-kind!

There’s no need to wing it!

Feel like you need to work just to earn money, so you have the motive but lack the inspiration? Are you new to the workforce, have no idea of what is expected and just hoping that you are directed to what to do? Or if you’re already working, do you just hope that your boss is honouring all his employer responsibilities, paying at least the minimum wage and doing the right thing by you? How would you know if you don’t know what your entitlements are?

All too often employees just accept what is paid to them; take their break when told to; accept roster changes with no notice, etc. The main reason for not speaking up is for not having the knowledge to back up your discussion. Having the knowledge of your rights builds the confidence needed to either address the situation with your employer, or to make an informed choice about your options. In some cases too, it is not the intention of the employer to rip off his employees, but simply a lack of resources (be it time, education, technology, money) to implement these requirements. As an employee having an understanding of their employers’ obligations too, your contribution will not only be more valuable to the business, but can help to correct any workplace obligations that are not being met.

Well wing it no more, fellow Aussies! This all-in-one exclusive guide puts everything work-place related into one place. Bringing in information from all the regulating bodies such as Fair Work Australia and The Australian Taxation Office, this step-by-step guide will empower you with all your employee rights, responsibilities and obligations…. Workers not Wingin’it!

Not just for those new to the work force – this complete guide covers all aspects of being employed – from looking for work to leaving work.

This definitive guide includes tips on how to land the job you want: from how to create your best resume and writing a cover letter to how to make your application stand out. This process also provides advice on what an employer is looking for in these documents and at the interview, so you have insider information.

The Workers not Wingin’it guide also covers all the information you need to know while being employed: how to find your Award; compare your wage to the minimum wage; when to expect a pay rise; how much leave is owing to you; what it means to be casual vs permanent; are you entitled to superannuation and how to set this up so your employer can contribute; what your break entitlements are; knowing when overtime kicks in; what allowances are owing to you; where to go to get help if your Fair Work rights are not being met. It also gives an insight into the busy-ness of a small business owner so you have a better perspective.

Want to change jobs and not sure of much notice to give? Or have you been fired and not sure if any money is owing to you? Or even if just seeking mediation advice, this guide will also cover your questions and provide ways to get help, whether formal or informal.

Working in construction industry and need an ABN?

This guide also has that covered. It is quite common in the construction industry for tradies to either want to work for themselves, or if contracting to a larger company, they are directed to have an ABN. This guide will also cover what your rights, responsibilities and obligations are as an ABN holder, and whether you are being treated unfairly if it’s a requirement of your head contractor.

MyGov, budgeting and so much more…

Learn also about the benefits of having a MyGov account; how to budget your wage to help save for different goals and avoid a bad credit rating; learn how to calculate how much income tax you will need to pay and how to minimise this.

Grab your copy today, only $9.95!

You will receive 50 pages of up-to-date relevant and practical information and advice, written through the eyes of a tax practitioner, small business employer, employee and mother. This guide will assist you at whatever stage of the working cycle you are in. Looking for work; While at Work or Leaving Work. Plus many other practical tips and advice. Gain a better insight into your employers obligations too to make yourself more valuable as an employee.

Workers not Wingin’it!