Description
Stay up to date with Australia’s evolving workplace relations framework with this practical guide to the Fair Work Act. Fully revised to reflect the latest Closing Loopholes reforms and workplace law changes current to 31 August 2026, this edition helps small business owners understand their obligations, manage risk, and build compliant workplaces.
Designed specifically for Australian small businesses, the guide explains key developments including the right to disconnect, the employee choice pathway for casual employees, criminal wage theft provisions, payday super, enhanced workplace rights, and changes to flexible work arrangements. It also covers core Fair Work obligations, employment types, awards, wages, leave, workplace health and safety, dispute resolution, performance management, and dismissal processes.
Packed with practical examples, industry-specific guidance, compliance checklists, and real-world case studies, this resource helps business owners, managers, and HR professionals confidently navigate workplace compliance while supporting productive and positive employment relationships.
Whether you operate in Early Childhood Education and Care, Trades and Services, Allied Health, Professional Services, or the Not-for-profit sector, this guide provides clear, actionable advice to help you meet your obligations and avoid costly mistakes.
