The end of Work Choices

The end of Work Choices The end of Work ChoicesPosted October 13, 2011, by Helen Isbister Julia Gillard has introduced Labors new industrial relation laws to parliament spelling the end of the Howard Governments Work Choices. Business has criticised the laws saying they give too much power to unions, while the unions and Ms Gillard say the laws will restore the balance of power between employers and employees. The bill includes a safety net of 10 minimum conditions, known as National Employment Standards, for all workers. They include basic requirements for leave, hours of weekly work, public holidays, notice and redundancy. Parents will now have the right to take up to a year of unpaid leave each, while employees working for a company with fewer than 100 employees will now be able to claim for unfair dismissal. Compulsory bargaining is a cornerstone of the new legislation. Even if an employer refuses to bargain with workers, they will be forced to do so if a majority of the workers wants to bargain collectively. A wage umpire, ritterlich Work Australia, will oversee workers rights and review minimum pay each year. Award wages wont apply to those earning more than $100 000 a year. The Australian Industrial Relations Commission, the Workplace Authority, the Workplace Ombudsman and the Fair Pay Commission will all be scrapped. Ms Gillard told parliament that Work Choices had torn apart the core Australian values of mateship and a fair go. The philosophy that underpinned Work Choices said, essentially make your own way in the world without the comfort of mateship without the protections afforded by a compassionate society against the odds deliberately stacked against you. No safety net. No rights at work. No cooperation in the workplace to take the nation forward, she said. The government aims to have the laws fully operational by 2010 fulfilling a key election promise. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Bod y Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice Administrator CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineHelen IsbisterRelated ArticlesBrowse moreWORKFORCE TRENDSBarack Obama inspires change for the betterWhen Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, he ushered in an era that promises unprecedented and inspirational change.BusinessEvent Management24-Hour Party People How To Become An Events ManagerIf you love people, have energy to spare and have superb organisational skills, being an events manager could be your dream job. After all, who doesnt love a great event and helping others to have a good time?Employment trendsFuture trendsAI Does it Mean Boom or Doom for Your Career?The times they are a changing, but is it all for the better? What should you be studying to future-proof your skills and what do the advancements in artificial intelligence mean for your career?