Reference no: EM133368415
Questions:
1. What is Fair Work Australia and what power does it have?
2. The National Employment Standards (NES) are set out in the Fair Work Act 2009 and comprise 10 minimum standards of employment. Please list and briefly explain the 10 NES entitlements?
3. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 and Fair Work Regulations 2009 employers must keep accurate records (manual and/or electronic). Please answer: a) For how long, employers must keep a written staff record? b) What needs to be included on the employee's records? c) What are the roles of the Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Inspector? d) Who can and who cannot access employee's records? e) What needs to be included on the employee's pay slip? How must it be issued?
4. List a few issues that could cause dispute at the workplace and suggest dispute settlement procedure.
5. Please, research and briefly outline key elements of the Horticulture Industry Award 2010 and Pastoral Award 2010.
6. What is an enterprise agreement?
7. What must be in an enterprise agreement?
8. Which acts and legislation you should consider, when employing contractors and consultants?
9. How are industrial relations issues addressed in the workplace?
10. What are the steps you must consider, if you want to hire the right person and to comply with Australia's employment law?