GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the act that provides employees with provisions to ensure a harmonious working environment?
A
Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992
B
Fair Work Act 2009
C
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)
D
Work Cover QLD Act
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2.43 The Fair Work Act is one of the key Commonwealth statutes governing the employment of mature age workers. It provides for terms and conditions of employment and sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees, employers and employee organisations in relation to that employment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Fair Work Act 2009 provides the minimum standard of employment conditions and entitlements for most employees in Australia. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, as well as unions and other employee organisations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth), both pre and post WorkChoices, establishes statutory forms of both collective and individual bargaining. The role of statutory individual bargaining agreements (AWAs) is important on a contentious issue such as the recognition of same sex relationships.

Detailed explanation-4: -All employees are protected by the Employment Rights Act, 1996. It protects the employees against suffering any harm due to any reasonable actions taken on health and safety grounds. This act is applicable to all employees regardless of their length of service.

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