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There's a deepening divide in Australia's workforce, with some workers enjoying generous conditions, while others like gig workers get less than the minimum requirment.

It's Pay Day! Jordan Gogos sheds light on the ups and downs of being self-employed, the true cost of putting on a fashion week show, and why saving money seems impossible for him right now.

While the jobless rate has been slowly creeping higher, alarm bells are ringing about the potential for a big surge in unemployment as recruiters report seeing hundreds of applications for a single job. 

A study by Curtin University has found 90 per cent of welders are being exposed to carcinogenic welding fumes, some at high levels. A public health expert and union official say the issue needs to be taken as seriously as silica and asbestos exposure.

Ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers brought a case to the Federal Court alleging they were subjected to persistent sexual harassment. They hope it will bring change for other women.

Indonesia's youth are under pressure to drive the nation's economy forward in the next 10 to 20 years. But a recent national survey found that nearly 10 million are neither employed, nor in training, nor studying. So, what went wrong? 

The number of jobs in the country, and participation in the workforce, has risen, but so has the unemployment rate. Recruiters say a candidate's success depends on where they're looking for work.

The thought of vegging out on the couch is not relaxing to April Hélène-Horton. Instead, she likes to find activities that she enjoys and don't create more work or her, like "silent nights" and "shower makeup".

Queensland Labor has warned that "all options" would be on the table to punish any union criminality in the state following allegations against the construction division of the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union in Victoria.

What started in the central Victorian town of Seymour as a youth group offering skating lessons and a safe place for young people has grown into a full social enterprise, with plans to expand across Australia.  

Telehealth emerged from a recent inquiry as a possible solution to ease the care burden crippling many vet practices. But the industry is divided as to how much help a government-sponsored phone service can provide.

Work-related mental health conditions are rising, with time off work in these cases more than four times longer than for other injuries, SafeWork Australia statistics show.

It's Pay Day! Actor Naarah answers all the money questions we don't like to talk about as we seek to demystify personal finance and normalise conversations about how we think about money, what we earn and how we spend it.

Safework SA has given management at the Royal Adelaide Hospital a month to comply with a new notice to improve conditions for its workers.

The time it takes Australian workers to get to work is increasing. What do experts think will help improve them? 

Letisha Frenken has struggled for years to retain chefs in her central Queensland cafe. She says she cannot compete with the higher wages offered in the mines.

Pacific Island workers coming home from Australia say it's a long and complicated process to get their superannuation — and the barriers appear to be stopping many from claiming their money.

Bianca Purdie moved straight into nine-to-five work after school but soon burnt out. Now the owner of her own business, like four in five Gen Z-ers, she says she would rather work for herself.

Leith Dawes takes the office of the ACT's Work Health and Safety Commissioner to the Federal Circuit Court, alleging a breach of general workplace protections.

It's Pay Day! Author Elfy Scott answers all the money questions we don't like to talk about as we seek to demystify personal finance and normalise conversations about how we think about money, what we earn and how we spend it.

Tulani White thought the biggest barrier to achieving her dream would be getting into university. But as she prepares to enter an overwhelmed health system, the fifth-year med student is already burnt out by financial stress.

Implementing rules around artificial intelligence at work helps protect privacy, and can allow workers to feel supported, rather than threatened. They can also reduce the misuse of AI.

More people are retiring later in life. Here's how these Australians stay happy and engaged at work.

Social enterprises are for-profit businesses that tackle a social problem at the same time as doing their work. They're booming in growth and a new scheme aims to add rigour — so the good work keeps getting done.

After struggling through her final year at school and hustling in a 9-5 job, Sophia Antoncic packed up and moved to a tropical island. She hasn't looked back.