Fair Work Information Statement
From January 1, 2010 all employers covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 are required to give new employees a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement. The Statement provides basic information on matters that will affect employment.
The National Employment Standards
The Fair Work Act 2009 provides a safety net of minimum terms and conditions of employment through the National Employment Standards (NES). There are 10 minimum workplace entitlements in the NES.
Choice of Superannuation Fund - Standard Choice Form
The standard form to use where employees identify the superannuation fund or retirement savings account to which you will make future superannuation guarantee contributions (9%).
Model Work Health & Safety Regulations - Summary and Key Changes for NSW
The NSW Government and WorkCover have released a summary of the key changes to workplace health and safety that come into effect January 2012.
WorkCover "Watching out for you" Poster
This poster summarises OHS responsibilities and Workers Compensation/Rehabilitation and includes contact details for the WorkCover Assistance Service.
This poster must be displayed in every workplace in New South Wales.
Small Business Fair Dismissal Code and Checklist
There are special unfair dismissal arrangements that apply to small businesses.These arrangements simplify the dismissal process for small businesses.
The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code Checklist (the Checklist) has been developed to help small business employers comply with the Code. This tool will assist employers follow the Code’s procedural elements when dismissing an employee and understand when the Code applies.The Checklist should be read in conjunction with the Code.
Register of injuries
Employers are required to keep a register of injuries that is readily accessible in the workplace. The manager of any mine or quarry or the occupier of any factory, workshop, office or shop is responsible for this register of injuries.
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