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Comment on the Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Bill 2005
WC Bill - Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Bill 2005 ||| WR Act - Workplace Relations Act ||| AIRC - Australian Industrial Relations Commission
On 16 June 2008, the Government released the final version of the National Employment Standards (NES). "The NES and award modernisation are integral components of the Govt's commitment to deliver a modern WR system to benefit all Australians" See National Employment Standards These will come into effect on 1 January 2010, when Fair Work Australia will become operational. The NES will apply to all employees in the federal system, regardless of industry, occupation or income. They cover:
2. Requests for flexible working arrangements 3. Parental leave and related entitlements 4. Annual leave 5. Personal/carer's leave and compassionate leave 6. Community service leave 7. Long service leave 8. Public holidays 9. Notice of termination and redundancy pay 10. Fair Work Information Statement. Some interesting features: |
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