Tool Box
Issue No. 30 - August/September 2006
Minimum conditions: do you comply?
by Mr Shayne Bakewell
This is Part 2 of a two-part feature on the introduction of new minimum conditions of employment from 27 March 2006 (“the Standard”).
These conditions apply to all businesses that are constitutional corporations, and their employees and arise as a result of the Work Choices legislation.
I note again that the area is quite difficult and technical, and it is always best to get specific advice. I have summarised the groups of employees most likely to be affected so you can ascertain quickly whether or not a check is warranted.
Employee Groups Potentially Affected
Please note the following categories of employees as at 27th March 2006.
Table 1
Where the Award is better than the Standard, the Award applies. Where the Award is better than the Standard, the Award applies. Agreements at 26/3/06 Agreements at 26/3/06 (i.e. Managers, Professional Staff) Where the contract is better than the Standard, the contract applies. on or after 27/3/06
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