What Is Changing on 1 January 2010?
You are here:Use our checklist to check your readiness for Fair Work Changes commencing 1 January 2010
Here is our checklist of some of the more significant changes to be introduced from 1 January - and links to more information on each item -
- Commencement of 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?
- 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
ERS Comment: ER Strategies clients are invited to contact us to discuss the impact of these changes on your business -
Our Employer Protection Advisory Service (EPAS) retainer clients are particularly invited to contact us to arrange for us to visit your business and help you consider what action you need to take.
Our Online HR Resources Service has already had a number of changes made to meet new requirements under the NES and modern award provisions.
Our Telephone Advisory Service clients can call us on 1300 55 66 37 to talk about how these changes impact your business.
Not a client? Call us and we can talk about our service options.
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