BALANCE AT WORK BLOG

The rules of employment have changed…

Use this checklist – provided by Steve Champion of ER Strategies – to update yourself on the Fair Work changes that came into effect on 1 January 2010. Steve has included links to more information on each item.

Commencement of the operation of NES (National Employment Standards)

Notice of Termination requirements – need to terminate employees in writing
legislated minimum redundancy entitlements
right to request extra year of parental leave and flexible work arrangements
Fair Work Information statement – to be provided to all new employees
new evidentiary requirements for personal (sick) leave

Modern Awards commence operation

which awards will cover your business? (Advice practices should check the Banking, Finance and Insurance Award 2010 – Ed)
new Annualised Salaries provision under Modern Private Sector Clerical Award
new modern Miscellaneous Employees Award
transitional arrangements – rates, loadings and penalties don’t start to change until 1 July 2010

State System Employers enter Federal System

except State public services and agencies

Need to know more? Call ER Strategies on 1300 55 66 37.

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