Home building industry
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Australia now has a national workplace relations system. This means that there is only one set of rules when it comes to things like wages, leave, entitlements and conditions of employment.
Basically, two important changes have been made to create a safety net to protect workers.
The first is the ten National Employment Standards (NES) which cover all workers in NSW. The NES outline the minimum employment conditions which must be met by all employers.
The second change to be aware of is that under the Fair Work system, the State awards have been moved into industry or occupation categories, forming a new set of modern awards. This is to make the minimum employment entitlements easier to understand.
These changes were made in January 2010 and as a result, many people’s minimum entitlements have changed. To help businesses move to the national system, many of the modern awards have transitional arrangements in place.
Help and information for home building employers
As with any industry, there are legal requirements that ensure both you and your employees receive a fair go at work.
These rules have changed because of the new national industrial relations system. Don’t get caught out!
NSW Industrial Relations, in partnership with and supported by the Fair Work Ombudsman, is assisting employers in the home building industry.
Try this self assessment tool developed for employers in the home building industry. You can check how your business is tracking in relation to meeting your obligations under the national system and request additional help or information.
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Want to know more now?
View our Fair Work video for employers. This video provides an overview for employers of their basic obligations to employees under the national system.