The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) is Australia-wide legislation that governs the employee-employer relationship. Under this legislation, employers must provide certain minimum requirements to their employees. These minimum requirements are called the National Employment Standards (or “NES”). These laws aim to protect employees at work and to
1. Estimated Reading Time: 9 mins
Preview
Posted in: Form Law, Employment LawShow details
The main sources of employment law in Australia are. legislation (federal, state and territory laws); industrial instruments; and; the common law. The Fair Work Act 2009 is arguably the most important piece of employment law in Australia. It provides the minimum terms and conditions for the majority of employees in Australia that are covered by
1. Estimated Reading Time: 10 mins
Preview
Posted in: Employment Law, Air LawShow details
Finding employment law. This section has information about how you can find out your correct pay, conditions and entitlements. It also has a link to the Fair Work Act, which is the law that covers national system employees. For more information, see Finding employment law. Last Updated: November 2021 COVID-19 Update. If you need to file documents with the Court, …
Preview
Posted in: Form Law, Document LawShow details
Laws and regulations Understand the health and safety Acts and regulations and your responsibilities. Acts and regulations Previous slide - visual effect only Next slide - visual effect only. All Acts and regulations Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations OHS and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation …
Preview
Posted in: Health LawShow details
Preview
Posted in: Form Law, Business LawShow details
model WHS Regulations model Codes of Practice The model laws have been developed for implementation by all jurisdictions (that is the Commonwealth, states and territories), however they do not apply in a jurisdiction unless the jurisdiction has separately taken action to implement the laws as their own WHS laws.
Preview
Posted in: Law CommonsShow details
Australia's trade measurement laws; displaying prices; product labelling; secure card payments; warranties and refunds ; Contracts. When you agree to do a job in exchange for money or some other benefit, you're probably entering a commercial contract. This contract is legally enforceable regardless of whether it is a ‘handshake deal’ or written agreement. Make sure …
Preview
Posted in: Business Law, Contract LawShow details
Most employers are covered by employment legislation. In regards to employment, most employers are regulated at a federal level by the Fair Work Act 2009. However, other employment matters such as workplace health and safety, discrimination and long service leave are either regulated by state laws or a combination of state and federal laws.
Preview
Posted in: Employment Law, Air LawShow details
EMPLOYER RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. 3.01 In the event that there is a conflict between the context of this Agreement and any rule, regulation or policy made by the Employer, this Agreement shall
Preview
Posted in: Law CommonsShow details
Payroll Managers are sought out by employees and management for advice. This expectation that Payroll has the answer has increased of regulators over the past ten years. Management need to be aware of these obligations and safeguard the organisation by ensuring their Payroll Managers are equipped with the right people, processes, technology, governance and …
Preview "PDF/Adobe Acrobat"
Preview
Posted in: Law CommonsShow details
Employment and Industrial Law. Employees in Australia have their rights and obligations relating to their employment governed by a range of laws, covering areas such as minimum terms and conditions, work health and safety, discrimination and superannuation. The primary source of regulation derives from the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ( FW Act ).
Preview
Posted in: Business Law, Employment LawShow details
The prohibition on discrimination in employment is a relatively recent, but now well-established, feature of the Australian legal environment. Laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace in Australia date back to 1966 when South Australia introduced the Prohibition of Discrimination Act 1966 (SA), to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race in aspects of employment and in …
Preview
Posted in: Employment LawShow details
Expert Employment Law Services. Often known as Industrial Relations, Employment Law is one of the fastest-growing areas of law, covering changes in the workplace through to employment contracts, employee dismissals (including unfair dismissals), workplace disputes, employee warnings, performance advice and even staff redundancies.
Preview
Posted in: Form Law, Contract LawShow details
I also have a range of fixed fees for Fair Work Commission conferences and hearings and my standard hourly rate for representation in such cases ranges between $275 and $350 plus GST depending upon urgency and complexity. My legal colleagues who are involved in the same work as me typically charge between $850 and $1250 per hour.
Preview
Posted in: Air LawShow details
Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations Australia. 2021-2022. ICLG - Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations - covers common issues in employment and labour laws and regulations – terms and conditions of employment, employee representation and industrial relations, discrimination, maternity and family leave rights and business sales.
Preview
Posted in: Business Law, Employment LawShow details
Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations 2021-2022. ICLG - Employment & Labour Law covers common issues in employment and labour laws and regulations – terms and conditions of employment, employee representation and industrial relations, discrimination, maternity and family leave rights and business sales – in 35 jurisdictions Published: 26/03/2021
Preview
Posted in: Business Law, Employment LawShow details
persons who engage labour hire providers must only engage licensed providers. labour hire providers must: satisfy a “fit and proper” test. comply with all relevant laws. report on their activities and operations every 6 months. be financially viable and be able to meet other obligations (i.e. taxation and superannuation) pay an annual
Preview
Posted in: Law CommonsShow details
1 Fair Work Act 2009. The purpose of this act is to establish the parameters of the employment relationship between an employer and an employee. 2 State And Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws. ... 3 Work Health And Safety Act 2011. ... 4 Disability Discrimination Act 1992. ...
Minimum pay rates for award free employees who are not apprentices or trainees - effective 1 July 2020; Age Full time weekly rate (38 hours) Hourly rate Casual hourly rate (includes 20% loading) Adult (21 years or older) $746.90: $19.66: $23.59: 20 years: $672.30: $17.69: $21.23: 19 years: $597.60: $15.73: $18.87: 18 years: $522.90: $13.76: $16 ...
Employment and Industrial Law Employees in Australia have their rights and obligations relating to their employment governed by a range of laws, covering areas such as minimum terms and conditions, work health and safety, discrimination and superannuation. The primary source of regulation derives from the Fair Work Act 2009(Cth) (FW Act).
Most employers are covered by employment legislation. In regards to employment, most employers are regulated at a federal level by the Fair Work Act 2009. However, other employment matters such as workplace health and safety, discrimination and long service leave are either regulated by state laws or a combination of state and federal laws.