Australia unpaid wages: what should I check before making a claim?

Start with your payslips, rosters or hours worked, bank statements and employment records. Then check the award, enterprise agreement or other instrument that sets your correct rate and entitlements. Fair Work recommends keeping your own record of hours because missing employer records can make underpayment disputes harder to resolve. Official source: Fair Work Ombudsman. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/au/topics/employment-unpaid-wages