Legal: Ready for fair work?

The head of holding Redlich’s national employment law practice, Stephen Trew, gives practical advice on how the screen production industry can prepare for Australia’s new employment law regime.

Change will come just when employers were getting used to the current employment law regime. On 4 December 2008 the Fair Work Bill 2008 was passed by the House of Representatives and is currently before a Senate Committee. It is expected to be voted on by the Senate this month, with key provisions to commence on 1 July 2009. When the Bill is enacted, it will introduce some significant changes to how employers in the screen production industry will need to conduct their employment arrangements.

NEW MODERN AWARDS