Many legal systems are cooperating to harmonize their legislation and harmonized or "model" laws have been developed and adopted on more than 80 topics. A list of topics and related laws is available on the Australian Committee of Parliament`s website. In addition, a number of online tools are available to help determine the status of a contractor or employee. The Fair Work Ombudsman Independent Contractors and Employees Fact Sheet provides background information. The factsheet is available under www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/templates-and-guides/fact-sheets/rights-and-obligations/independent-contractors-and-employees. You can also check out the Fair Work Ombudsman`s Shift Worker Award tool, which provides tailor-made information on shiftworkers in each award. The tool is available at: www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/types-of-employees/shiftworkers A common law contract is subject to the NES and any applicable modern company or award agreements. Part-time workers are entitled to the same rights (sick leave and leave) as a full-time worker, depending on the number of hours they work per week (i.e. on a pro rata basis). We presented some high-level comments on company agreements, modern coverage of public procurement and the interaction between industrial instruments in the following FALQs.

If you need advice on shiftworkers, you can contact the Fair Work Ombudsman from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:30 (local time) at 13 13 13 94. (b) significant changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer`s staff or in the skills required; or many workers are covered by modern distinctions that usually set minimum requirements such as working time, roster and hourly hours. In the case of partial remuneration, the entitlement to pro rata leave may vary according to the bonus applicable to the worker. 5.12 A contract that is terminated in accordance with clause 5.11(b) expires upon expiry of the notice period required by this clause. (a) A staff member of this level performs professional work that includes: go first to our document search and try to search for full-text agreements. If your employees are covered by a company agreement, it may not be appropriate to implement a standard employment contract in addition to the company agreement. . . .