More than four in 10 employees in Australia said they have lied in job applications to meet an employer's qualifications, according to a new poll.

Australian bosses could go to jail for 10 years and be fined $1.65 million if they "deliberately" underpay their workers, as part of new laws that nationally criminalise wage theft from January 1.

Australia's unemployment rate fell to 3.9 per cent in November, down from 4.1 per cent in October.

New data from Seek has revealed the roles with the fastest average salary growth in Australia this year.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with an unfair dismissal case where a worker challenged the validity of her dismissal from a Melbourne-based employer.

​Negotiations have stalled between Australia's largest carrier and union demands — but the airline says flights are not being impacted.

Over the busy festive period, many shops and hospitality venues opt to hire temporary staff to help out with the increased workload.

New data has revealed which Aussie industries will be looking for workers in 2025. Some have struggled to nab a role in the competitive job market, especially with the emergence of ghost ads.

The Federal Government has introduced a Bill requiring organisations with 500 or more employees to set and meet gender equality targets.

Australia's peak welfare body is urging the Albanese government to help jobseekers find work, as the number of entry level jobs declines sharply.