Fair Work: More Information

The introduction of the new Fair Work system is an attempt by the Australian Labor Government to bring about fairness in the Industrial Relations system. It further aims to provide equality in the workplace, through the ten National Employment Standards set as a minimum safety net.

Click on a link below for more information on each specific topic for more information:

• National Employment Standards

The new National Employment Standards (NES), is a system which replaces the current Australian Fair Pay and Condition Standard. It is a national system that serves like a safety net to all employers regardless of an employee's salary. [more]

• Terms of Modern Awards

Modern awards, together with the ten National Employment Standards (NES), form a new safety net of employment terms and conditions. [more]

• Enterprise Agreements

The Fair Work Act 2009 creates a new framework for enterprise bargaining, but it does not use the concept of unions or non-union agreements. Instead the agreement is made when it is approved by a valid majority of the employees to whom it will apply. [more]

• Fair Work Australia - formerly Australian Fair Pay Commission

Under the new Fair Work Act 2009, the Australian Fair Pay Commission will be replaced by Fair Work Australia (FWA). [more]

• Unfair Dismissal

Unfair Dismissal Laws have recently changed due to the implementation of the Fair Work Act 2009. [more]

• Discrimination

Under WorkChoices the dismissal of an employee on the grounds of certain attributes was prohibited. The Fair Work Act expands that prohibition on discrimination to include... [more]

• Redundancy

A statutory entitlement to redundancy is introduced by the National Employment Standards for permanent employees whose employer, employs 15 or more employees. [more]

• Termination

An employer must not terminate an employee's employment unless that employer has given the employee written notice of the day of the termination. [more]

 If you would like to discuss how the changes to the new Fair Work system will affect you, please call us on 1300 QUINNS (1300 784 667) or +61 2 9223 9166 or complete and submit the Express Enquiry form on the top right hand side of this page and we will contact you to discuss your enquiry.