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25.01.2022 Youth unemployment has become a big topic in the recent media and is being recognised by the government as a major concern for this generation of youth and young adults. Schools need to ensure that their students can graduate high school and transition to and be competitive in the job market immediately. If you think your school, or a school you know could benefit from one of Equip Consultings courses, please refer them to www.equip-consulting.com.au as there are still bookings available for 2014!

23.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what Superannuation is? It is an extra 9.5% extra paid by your employer on top of your salary into a fund as a way for you to save money for your retirement. Basically, its the governments way of encouraging you to plan for your future! Stay tuned to find out whether you qualify for superannuation payments.

22.01.2022 Do you really need to be given a contract to sign when you are offered a job? Yes! When you are offered a job, its important that your employer outlines the job offer in writing before you start working. This is called a letter of offer. Next week Equip will explore the topic of work trials and if you should be paid for them.

19.01.2022 So what is the minimum hourly rate you should earn at your age? Under 16 years $6.21 16 years $7.98 17 years $9.75... 18 years $11.52 19 years $13.92 20 years $16.48 Over 21 $16.87 Keep in mind that casual employees need to be paid 25% extra on their hourly rate. Next week Equip will simplify the difference between a casual, part- time and full time employee.

16.01.2022 Should you be paid Superannuation? Generally, if you are 18 years or older and if you are paid more than $450 (before tax) a month you should be paid super - whether you are full time, part time or casual! If you are under 18, you can work out if you need to be paid super by using this decision tool http://goo.gl/fM2XwG. Stay tuned to find out how much you should actually be paid at your age!

16.01.2022 This page is designed to Equip people entering into the workforce as well as to increase their knowledge on the employment world. It aims to make people more employable and work-ready with weekly updates on the market, employment law and the very basics in an easy to understand format. For more information on how Equip can support please visit www.equip-consulting.com.au or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 Have you ever had an employer tell you that they were going to take money out of your pay? This could be to pay for something that you broke in the store or perhaps to help cover money that has gone missing from your register? Your employer actually cannot take money out of your pay without your written permission, or unless it is required by law, such as tax.

11.01.2022 Happy Labour day! Some of you may have been lucky enough to get work on todays public holiday. BUT should you be paid a higher rate to work today? To find out go to the link below and answer the questions to the best of your ability and it will let you know what you are entitled too in the industry that you work in. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions. http://paycheck.fwo.gov.au/PayCheckPlus.aspx

10.01.2022 So what is the difference between a full time, part time and casual worker? a) Full-time You work 38 hours per week and you get paid personal (sick) leave, annual (holiday) leave and public holidays.... b) Part-time You work less than 38 hours per week. You also get paid personal (sick) leave, annual (holiday) leave and public holidays that fall on your work days. c) Casual You are only paid for the hours that you work and there is no guarantee that you will get work unless they request you. You are paid a higher hourly rate as you are not paid for personal (sick) leave or annual (holiday) leave. Next week we will look at how many holidays and sick days you should expect as a full time worker.

09.01.2022 We hope you have had a great start to 2015! Here is a great article on the skills in demand for 2015 with the top focus of businesses being to 'work smarter, not harder' http://www.careerone.com.au//skills-in-demand-in-2015-topp

07.01.2022 Many people will recall or are currently in their first job in high school being paid cash in hand, but is it legal? Some employers pay cash in hand so that they do not need to pay tax on your wages, this is illegal! But if your employer has already paid the government tax off your wage and then pays you cash in hand that is ok! And remember, always make sure that you check that you are being paid the minimum wage as well (which was posted a few weeks ago).

07.01.2022 Marrickville High was well Equipped last week, learning about Interview skills, their rights at work and how to choose a career for their future. Equip Consulting is still taking bookings for 2014 as well as 2015.

05.01.2022 Thinking of getting a Christmas casual job over the school holidays? This is a great way to save money and gain some experience for your resume. Your new boss will most likely ask you not to miss any of your shifts over this time, but can they really expect this? Even if you give notice? The casual work arrangement is based on Good Faith, and in this case it is assumed that you will be available during the Christmas period. If you do decide that you would like to miss a few shifts, your boss may need to hire another casual to cover your shifts. Although you might not be fired, you may be replaced!

05.01.2022 Loved equipping VET students on the recruitment process for volunteers

04.01.2022 Sometimes employers may ask you to complete a work trial before they offer you a job to see how well you fit into their business. Did you know that ALL work trials need to be paid? You also need to be paid for ANY training that your employer requires you to complete. So next time you are asked to complete a work trial, make sure you ask about HOW LONG it will go for and HOW MUCH you will be paid.

03.01.2022 This is a highly recommended website for young people entering the workforce http://www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au/ir/Got_the_job.page?

03.01.2022 Starting a new job can be overwhelming! Especially if it is the first job you have ever had. Its important that you know the answer to some key questions in the first few weeks of employment. Here is a link to a helpful checklist that you can go through to make sure your covered.. http://www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au/ir/Got_the_job.page?

01.01.2022 So if youre a full time worker how many holidays can you really take every year? At minimum you will get 4 weeks of paid annual (holiday) leave. So thats 20 working days per year for you to plan a holiday with! You will also get at least 10 days of paid personal (sick) leave for you to take just incase you are too unwell to come into work.... Keep in mind that in some careers you can get more than that, for example teachers who get 12 weeks of holidays per year!