From 1 January 2010, the Fair Work Act covered every employer and employee in the private sector in NSW. Are you aware how the  National Employment Standards impact your business?

The Federal Government has now passed the State Referrals Bill transferring IR powers from NSW to the Commonwealth. From 1 January 2010, the Commonwealth’s Fair Work Act covered every employer and employee in the private sector in NSW as well as charities and unincorporated businesses such as partnerships and sole traders. The public sector, including local government, will remain in the State system. All states other than Western Australia have now referred their private sector IR powers to Canberra.

It is essential that employers who are moving from the State system into the Federal system understand the implications of the National Employment Standards and the Modern Awards.