Archive for: December 2009

Half of the Fair Work Act was made law back in July and the second stage becomes live in only two days on January 1 2010.  And its not a small collection of small changes: its an important piece of legislation and it changes everything.

If you lead people, and we all do, you have to be prepared so that the effects minimize the impact on your employees and your business.

There are plenty of options in becoming prepared.  You can ignore it for a short period of time but not knowing the detail will get you into trouble and then you will …

Too many businesses are blissfully unaware that in only a couple of days the new industrial laws will come into effect changing how they run their businesses.  On New Years Day new National Employment Standards and Modern Awards will be introduced and businesses could be in for a rude shock if they ignore the changes especially the flexibility clause contained in each award as one of the 10 new Standards.  

There are 10 National Employment Standards 6 of which apply to different forms of leave entitlements, 1 to maximum hours of work, another to a notice of termination and redundancy and one covering off …