Changes to Fair Work Place Legislation

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Organisations should be aware of the expanded powers for employees as a result of the new legislation effective 1 July this year. Employees have been given more powers of re-dress if their “workplace rights” are “infringed”.

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When I read this post it did not ring any bells, but having read the article link, this isn't anything dramatic. I think we should focus more on employer obligations to do the right thing as opposed to employee's expanded powers etc. If organisations are doing the right thing and acting fairly and reasonably it should be relatively easy for them to make minor amendments in order to comply.