The Federal Government's long-expected Fair Work Bill 2008 (Cth) has now been introduced into Federal Parliament, with certain elements expected to take effect from 1 July 2009.
The Federal Government's long-expected Fair Work Bill 2008 (Cth) has now been introduced into Federal Parliament, with certain elements expected to take effect from 1 July 2009.
The Rudd government says Australia will have a fairer system for workers and employers after new legislation to dismantle Work Choices was introduced to parliament.
Australians may have voted against Work Choices but they don't want a return to the bad old days of unions "monstering" employers, the federal coalition says.
Almost every manager responsible for a business is currently considering whether each staff member is adding value to their business or performing to expectations. Some managers are also losing sleep over whether they can keep their current employee structure with declining revenue or margins.
Employers have been warned to issue new contracts to employees who have been internally promoted or had their roles changed or, in the case of a dispute, have a court decide implied contract terms. Workforce Guardian enables you to create compliant employment contracts in minutes
Courts will be given new powers to stop and penalise employers that break work agreements covering a range of areas including redundancies, annual leave, rostering and child care.
Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard will put the finishing touches to Labor's new industrial laws at a meeting with union, business and industry representatives.