Preparation for Fair Work legislation
In the coming weeks I will be keeping you updated on the changes to IR legislation. Some of the changes came into affect on the 1st July 2009, while there will be further changes commencing on the 1st January 2010
Unions can now come to the workplace having provided 24 hours notice, if the organisation employs eligible members.
The new National Employment Standards (NES) effective from the 1st January 2010, will allow for Annual and Personal/Carer’s Leave to be cashed out. Employment contracts and Company policies should reflect this change.
Requests for flexible working arrangements and extensions to unpaid parental leave needs to be heeded and covered in contracts and policies effective from the 1st January 2010.
