Think you know your employees rights? Make sure it’s not just a common workplace myth!

You don't need to pay employees for time spent opening or closing your store or attending training outside of normal work hours.

You can send your employees home without pay if there isn't enough work on.

Employees must work for you for 12 months before they can take leave.

What do all three of these scenarios have in common? They’re all common workplace myths!

The reality is you must pay your employees for all the time they are required to work, you must pay employees their normal working hours, even if there isn't any work, and all leave starts to accrue as soon as employees commence work!

In terms of rights and obligations, there’s a lot you need to know about when employing staff. As an employer though, it’s your responsibility to make sure you are aware of these - a breach in your employee's rights can mean potential penalties for your business!

To help you out business.gov.au  in partnership with the Fair Work Obudsman  have put together some common workplace myths and busted them for you.

View the list of common workplace myths .

You can also sign up for the Fair Work Obudsman’s eNewsletter  to receive regular updates on workplace laws.