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What is the role of Fair work Australia?

EmployeeConnect

Specifically, the Fair Work Ombudsman enforces compliance in line with the Fair Work Act 2009. You may be aware as an employee or employer that in Australia there are groups which will act towards the benefit and to protect employees. A particular group to be aware of is Fair work Australia. Fair Work Ombudsman. Fair Work Commission.

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Holiday Parties: Proceed with Caution

HRExecutive

The almost daily revelations of workplace sexual harassment should be enough to drive home the idea that if your company is tossing a holiday party this year, be extra careful. It’s also the highest percentage since post-recession 2009, when 25 percent did not have parties.

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Most Important Developments for 8/7

GetFive

Simultaneously, leaders must recognize that there are important opportunities to learn and grow from this once-in-a-century crisis. Simultaneously, leaders must recognize that there are important opportunities to learn and grow from this once-in-a-century crisis. Chief Learning Officer. The US economy added another 1.8

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How Are Female Workers in Bangladesh Protected by the Law?

Global People Strategist

While the ILO convention does not pass rules in regards to sexual harassment and violence at the workplace, many other conventions call for these protections. The Bangladesh National Women Lawyer’s Association (BNWLA) filed a petition in the High Court in 2009. percent, showing a clear gap in gender equality.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Fair Work Act 2009. All Australian nationals and foreign workers are entitled to basic rights and protections under the Fair Work Act of 2009. All the industries and businesses in Australia that have employed foreign as well as local workers are subjected to the Fair Work Act 2009. With a small population of just 25.79

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New Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Laws

Global People Strategist

The contributing factors are: Labor hire workers receive limited job training and supervision. Labor hire licensees must satisfy a ‘fit and proper person’ test to establish that they are capable of providing labor hire services in compliance with all the relevant laws. The Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Act.

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New Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Laws

Global People Strategist

The contributing factors are: Labor hire workers receive limited job training and supervision. Labor hire licensees must satisfy a ‘fit and proper person’ test to establish that they are capable of providing labor hire services in compliance with all the relevant laws. The Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Act.