Fair Work Commission

Introduction

The Fair Work Act 2009 creates a number of rights and obligations:

• minimum wages and conditions
• unfair dismissal protections
• general protections
• protections against bullying, and
• allowing right of entry to employee representatives who wish to legally enter a workplace.

Workplace rights & obligations

The following pages on the Fair Work Ombudsman's website provide easy to understand introductions to both employer and employee workplace rights and responsibilities:

• FWO: Employee entitlements
• FWO: Find help for Small Business

The Fair Work Regulations 2009 also set out a wide range of minimum rights and obligations.

Enforcement of workplace rights & obligations

The Fair Work Ombudsman is responsible for ensuring employers comply with Australian workplace laws, and can provide comprehensive information and advice to employers and employees about workplace rights and obligations.