Fair Work Agency Pre-Assessment

What it is

A structured audit mapping the business against the key areas the Fair Work Agency inspects. Produces a written findings report showing what is in order, what needs attention, and what the priority actions are. No legal advice. No representation. This is a mirror, not a regulator.

What we audit against

• National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: correct rates, calculation methods, unlawful deductions, tips and service charges under the 2024 Tips Act
• Holiday pay: correct calculation including overtime and commission, rolled up holiday pay compliance, carryover rules
• Right to work: valid, correctly verified, properly retained, share codes and biometric residence permits logged
• Payslips: issued correctly, itemised, variable deductions explained
• Working time: rest breaks, daily and weekly rest, 48 hour opt out records
• Record keeping: six year retention requirement across wage records, working time, right to work
• Worker status: contracts reflect actual working arrangements
• Written contracts: statement of particulars issued within statutory timeframe, all required information included
• Policies: disciplinary, grievance, absence, equal opportunities, in place and consistently followed

What you get

• Full written audit report, traffic light rated red, amber, green per section
• Clear findings, clear gaps, prioritised action list
• Where policies are missing or inadequate, TestSafe writes them to reflect your actual working environment
• No generic templates. Policies written for care providers look different to those written for hospitality businesses.

Who needs this

Any employer. The FWA launched April 2026 with 550+ inspectors. Most small employers have not reviewed their records since it launched.