Fair work act Flashcards
What is the Fair work Act?
The Fair Work Act is the key piece of Commonwealth legislation regulating employment and workplace relations. It provides for terms and conditions of employment and sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees, employers and employee organisations in relation to that employment.
What does the fair work act establish?
The Fair Work Act establishes a safety net comprising: the NES, modern awards and national minimum wage orders; and a compliance and enforcement regime.[1] It also establishes an institutional framework for the administration of the system comprising FWA and the FWO.
What does the fair work commission cover
the safety net of minimum wages and employment conditions •
enterprise bargaining •
industrial action •
dispute resolution • termination of employment • other workplace matters.
