14 April 2010

National Insulation Installers Audit Program

This month, Fair Work Inspectors will select a sample of industry employers for a program of compliance audits to be carried out in May 2010.

If you are one of these employers, an inspector will either write to you or phone or visit you, explaining the records or documents you will need to produce. (Please note that the Fair Work Act 2009 empowers Fair Work Inspectors to enter certain business premises, to inspect and to copy time and wages records.)
 
If you are audited and the Inspector finds you are not complying with an aspect of Commonwealth workplace law, you will be encouraged to voluntarily rectify the matter. If you do not, or if the Inspector uncovers a wilful contravention of the law, further compliance action will be taken to ensure the lawful requirements are met.

You can familiarise yourself with your rights and obligations as an employer by exploring this website.

You may be interested in information about:

• The National Employment Standards (NES)
• Minimum pay and conditions
• Modern awards and the transition to new pay rates
• Fair Work Ombudsman investigations
• Audits and campaigns – what employers can expect
• Record-keeping
• Downsizing
• Work practices to avoid

If you require further information about the National Insulation Installers Audit Program, you can chat with a Fair Work Advisor on  Live help or you can contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.