Archive for October, 2009
Fair Work makes no sense in GFC
The July 1 arrival of Fair Work Australia suggests claims about the death of the Industrial Relations Club were somewhat embellished. For most of the 20th century, wages and conditions in Australia were determined by government-appointed commissions, unions and employer [Read More]
Why Gillard’s Fair Work Bill is a fair cop
Don’t believe those militant employers who say Julia Gillard’s Fair Work Bill puts the unions back on top, nor those militant unions saying we’re getting Work Choices Lite. Large slabs of John Howard’s Work Choices are retained but its most [Read More]
Fair Work Act 2009
As of 1 July 2009, employers and employees may be subject to a new national workplace relations system. If you are an employer in the federal system, it’s important for you to be aware of and comply with the Fair Work Act 2009. Fair Work Australia The Fair Work Act [Read More]
Fair Work Australia initiatve
Your Move From 1 January 2010 there will be no legislative provisions for the making of individual agreements. Individual Transitional Employment Agreements (ITEAs) may still be made up until 31 December 2009 (with a nominal expiry date no later than 31 December 2009) and [Read More]
