2. Syllabus check

3. Common Law – Rights and Obligations EmployeesEmployers obey lawful and reasonable commands made by employers use care and skill in performing their work activities. Act in good faith and in the interests of the employer. providing work payment of income and expenses meeting legal requirements such as OH&S, anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Duty of care: providing a safe system of work, without unreasonable risks to health.

4. Employment Contract  Refers to a legally binding, formal agreement between employer and employee.  It provides protection for both parties by clarifying responsibilities and duties as well as outlining the pay intended.

5. Types of Employment Contracts  Use pages 392-394 to summarise the difference between Awards Enterprise agreements (Collective Agreements) Common Law Contracts (Individual Agreements) AwardEnterprise Agreement Common Law Contract http://www.fwa.gov.au/ documents/modern_a wards/pdf/MA000003. pdf http://www.lawlive.co m.au/full-time- employment-contract- template/

6. The Current Industrial Relations Framework

7. Pie Chart – same story Common Law contracts

8. Differences between the 3 types of contracts  See the document entitled “types of employment contracts” uploaded on the homework page. You should have a strong idea of the differences between each.

9. National System now in place for Minimum Standards  http://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment/ national-employment- standards/pages/what-are-the-10-nes- entitlements.aspx http://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment/ national-employment- standards/pages/what-are-the-10-nes- entitlements.aspx

10. Minimum Wage Determination  The minimum wages received by employees in the national workplace relations system are reviewed by Fair Work Australia annually, with any adjustments taking effect from the first pay period on or after 1 July each year.  The national minimum wage acts as a safety net for employees in the national workplace relations system to provide minimum rates of pay for employees not covered by collective agreements or common law contacts.  National minimum wage orders are made by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia

11. How much is the national minimum wage?  An increase of 2.9% lifting weekly wage from $589.30 to $606.40