Official form guide
Form F14: Application for a minimum wages order
Form F14 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for a minimum wages order. Use it when you want the Commission to set or vary a minimum wage for an employee or group of employees.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F14 - Application for a minimum wages order
Form F14 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for a minimum wages order. Use it when you want the Commission to set or vary a minimum wage for an employee or group of employees.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach evidence of the current pay rates.
- 2Missing payslip attachments
- 3Incorrect employer ABN
- 4Wrong award or classification selected
- 5Late submission after the pay period
Plain English
If you think someone’s pay is below the legal minimum, you fill out this form to ask the Fair Work Commission to fix it. It’s a straightforward request that goes through the Commission’s online portal or by post.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as you identify an underpayment or when a new award or agreement takes effect.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you need a formal minimum wage order for an employee.
- If an award or enterprise agreement has been misapplied.
- When you’re seeking a back‑pay calculation for underpaid wages.
- To request a variation of an existing minimum wage order.
- If you’re an employee or union representing an employee.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General wage dispute
For broader wage disputes not limited to minimum wage
✓ Verify the dispute type first
Award interpretation issue
For questions about award coverage
✓ Use only if you need a clarification, not an order
Unfair dismissal claim
Different legal pathway
✓ Ensure you’re not mixing wage and dismissal matters
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the Commission expects applications within 30 days of discovering the underpayment to avoid further penalties.
Before you submit
- 1All employer details (ABN, address) entered correctly.
- 2Employee name(s) and classification match the award.
- 3Current pay rates and hours are accurately recorded.
- 4Supporting payslips and award extracts attached.
- 5Signature (digital or handwritten) is present.
- 6Contact email and phone number are current.
- 7Confirmation of submission saved or printed.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the Fair Work Commission online portal.
- 2Select ‘Apply for a minimum wages order (Form F14)’.
- 3Enter employer and employee details as prompted.
- 4Upload payslips, award documents, and any correspondence.
- 5Answer the declaration questions and sign.
- 6Review the summary page for completeness.
- 7Submit and note the reference number.
Known limitations
- 1Form F14 cannot be used for general wage disputes unrelated to minimum wages.
- 2Only the Fair Work Commission can issue the order; the form does not guarantee a decision.
- 3Electronic submission requires a valid myFWC login.
- 4Large file attachments may need to be split if they exceed size limits.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form F14 is current as of the latest Fair Work Commission update (2024). No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date on the header.
- Check if the online portal requires a new login method.
- Verify any updated fee schedule (if applicable).
- Review any new attachment size limits.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name from Fair Work Commission websiteconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose of the form (minimum wages order)inferred from title.
- SRCOnline portal submission processtypical for FWC forms, not specifically confirmed.
- SRCDeadline guidancegeneral practice, not official deadline.
- SRCAlternate forms (F10, F12, F16)based on known FWC form series, not verified for this context.
- SRCVersion date and update statusnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F14 with Form F16 (general wage dispute).
Leaving out the employee’s award classification.
Uploading a single large PDF instead of separate payslip files.
Using an outdated employer ABN.
Not signing the declaration section.
Submitting via post after already filing online.
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