Along with the National Employment Standards, modern awards form part of the minimum standards and conditions under the Fair Work Act. Graham Smith looks at what modern awards are, who is covered, and their content.
9 Nov 2009
Even though the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has announced some provisions in modern awards will be phased in, 1 January 2010 is still the critical date for employers, as Graham Smith explains.
5 Nov 2009
When can you prevent an ex-employee from joining a competitor? Graham Smith looks at what you need for a valid restraint of trade clause.
10 Jul 2007
Moving beyond the discussion and debate of whether legislation is needed to provide further protection of human rights in Australia, the Victorian Parliament has now enacted legislation which will bring into operation from 1 January 2007 a Charter of Human Rights for Victoria, says Graham Smith.
18 Oct 2006
The Work Choices legislation has introduced a new national system excluding state law. Graham Smith examines the effect on state industrial laws, state public servants and the special measures taken in Victoria in response to Work Choices.
5 Oct 2006
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