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Media Release
21 Sept 2010
Contract cleaners focus of national campaign
The Fair Work Ombudsman will write to more than 15,000 contractors in a new
national campaign focussing on the cleaning industry.
Employers are being urged to positively embrace the campaign as an opportunity
to improve their understanding of and compliance with workplace laws.
Key stakeholders, including employer groups and unions, have been briefed and
new resources developed to assist the industry.
A
dedicated page for the contract cleaning industry can now be found at
Fair Work Ombudsman Executive Director Michael Campbell says the objective is
to help employers understand recent changes to workplace laws, including the
introduction of Modern Awards and minimum National Employment Standards.
The focus will be on businesses holding contracts to clean offices and commercial
buildings, residential homes, windows and various other types of property.
Hygiene and pollution-control businesses will be included, but not laundries, dry
cleaners or retailers employing in-house cleaners.
The Fair Work Ombudsman conducts a number of proactive national campaigns
targeted at specific industries each year.
Employers or employees seeking assistance should contact the Fair Work Infoline
Media inquiries:
Ryan Pedler, Senior Media Adviser. (03) 9954 2561, 0411 430 902.
ryan.pedler@fwo.gov.au
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