When you consider the Fair Work Act amendments which took effect
as at 1 January 2014, it seems as if the new bullying provisions
received all of the attention. In addition to bullying, there where
also a number of other changes which may affect the day to day
operations of your business, which are equally important.
As at the 1 January 2014, modern awards and enterprise
agreements must now include a term requiring employers to consult
with employees about a change to the regular roster or ordinary
hours of work (this doesn't apply to an employee who already
has irregular, sporadic or unpredictable hours of work).
As an employer you are now obligated to provide information to
the employees about the proposed change; invite the employee to
give their views about the impact of the change (including any
impact in relation to their family or caring responsibilities); and
to consider any views about the impact of the change that are given
by the employees. If the
