Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94
Media Release
4 Feb 2010
Educational visits begin in NSW to help
employers understand Fair Work laws
The first of 10,000 educational visits to small businesses in NSW this year
are about to commence.
Fair Work inspectors will be visiting employers in Darlinghurst,
Paddington and Cooks Hill, near Newcastle.
The Fair Work Ombudsman announced last month that it would send
inspectors into the field for face-to-face visits with up to 50,000 small
businesses nationwide over the next three years.
Up to 10,000 will be conducted in NSW this year, with further visits
planned in 2011 and 2012.
Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson says his Agency is standing
shoulder-to-shoulder with small business to assist it to better understand,
comply with and maximise the benefits of Australia’s new Fair Work
legislation.
The visits are targeted at private sector employers entering the national
workplace relations system for the first time.
Fair Work inspectors calling on employers will provide a pack of
information covering new Modern Awards, the National Employment
Standards, Fair Work Information Statement and other useful materials,
as well as answer any questions.
Mr Wilson stressed that the visits would be non-confrontational and
educational. “We are very serious about our job of building knowledge,”
he said.
The Fair Work Infoline fielded and responded to tens of thousands of calls
from small businesses last month and about 50,000 copies of Best
website.
Employers or employees seeking advice or assistance can contact
specialist advisers on the Infoline – 13 13 94 – from 8am to 6pm
weekdays.
Craig Bildstien, 0419 818 484 Email: craig.bildstien@fwo.gov.au
Ryan Pedler: Mob: 0434 365 924; Email: ryan.pedler@fwo.gov.au
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