What is the Australian Fair Work Act?
The purpose of the Fair Work Act is to introduce a national workplace relations system that sets minimum standards and conditions for employees and provides the legal framework for employer-employee relations for the majority of workplaces in Australia.
What are employer responsibilities under the Fair Work Act 2009?
The Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) provides protections of certain rights, including: workplace rights • the right to engage in industrial activities • the right to be free from unlawful discrimination • the right to be free from undue influence or pressure in negotiating individual arrangements.
What are the key elements of the workplace relations framework under the Fair Work Act 2009?
As set out in the Fair Work Act and other workplace legislation, the key elements of our workplace relations framework are:
- A safety net of minimum terms and conditions of employment.
- A system of enterprise-level collective bargaining underpinned by bargaining obligations and rules governing industrial action.
Is the Workplace Relations Act 1996 still current?
The Act was repealed on 1 July 2009 by the Fair Work Act 2009 passed by the Rudd Labor Government, and superseded by the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009.
Who is covered by the Fair Work Act?
The Fair Work Act applies to all businesses which are ‘national system employers’. A business will be a national system employer if it is an incorporated entity, such as a ‘Pty Ltd’ which is actually trading or if engaged in interstate trade of commerce.
How does the Fair Work Act protect employees?
Fair Work Legislation They provide a safety net of minimum entitlements, enable flexible working arrangements and fairness at work and prevent discrimination against employees.
What are the responsibilities of the employer and employee?
The duty of the employer is to provide a healthy and safe environment to the employees. They are required to install safe and healthy plants, systems and machinery. The employees should make sure that they carry out their work in a way that is safe for others too.
What are the responsibilities of an employer?
Your responsibilities as an employer include:
- Fair recruitment practice.
- Written particulars of employment (usually in the form of a contract)
- Health and Safety.
- Working Time Regulations and Holiday.
- Minimum Wage.
- Fair treatment which prevents claims of discrimination.
- Your duty to consider requests for flexible working.
Who does the Fair Work Act apply to?
