What to do
- Register the establishment with the Labour Department of the State within the time the State's rules give after it opens.
- Renew the registration before it lapses, for the period you paid for.
- Display the registration certificate and the prescribed notices where staff and inspectors can see them.
What to keep
- Registers of employees, wages and leave, in the State's prescribed forms.
- Proof of the last renewal and the fee paid.
Tell your team
Hours of work, weekly holiday and closing days are set by the State's rules and by notification, so confirm them each year rather than assuming last year's.
This is working guidance for your team, not legal advice. Confirm the details against the current text of the law and your State's rules before you rely on them.
Frequently asked questions
Do branches register separately?
Usually each establishment (each premises) registers on its own. Confirm with the district labour office.