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The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (the commission) has now given formal recognition to what AFEI objected to-from the outset of award modernisation. The commission has now acknowledged that modern awards will increase costs for employers, and consequently require transitional arrangements to shield employers from the immediate impact of the increased costs.
Minister Gillard has repeatedly asserted that the intention that award modernisation not disadvantage employers or employees was being met. In a recent television interview she commented 'and the fact that overwhelmingly this process has happened without concern from employers or unions shows the process we set up is working'.
In a move to alleviate the health burden created by the overweight, smokers and drinkers, a proposal is before the Federal Government to tax employers who don't provide workplace health programs for their employees.
Before an injury has occurred employers have defined obligations in the way they must plan for employees on workers compensation to return to work. If an injury does occur, there are additional specific obligations on how to manage an employee's return to work.
AFEI has a stand at this year's Safety Show, which runs from October 27 to 29.
313 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000. |