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Union Rights: A Guide for Small Business Employers on Expanded Union Access Rights

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A Guide for Small Business Employers on Expanded Union Access Rights

Union Rights: A Guide for Small Business Employers on Expanded Union Access Rights

Recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) have expanded union rights of entry into workplaces in specified circumstances (including underpayment investigations) and strengthened protections and entitlements for union delegates. As an employer, understanding these changes is essential to ensure compliance while protecting your business operations.

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Union Rights: A Guide for Small Business Employers on Expanded Union Access Rights

Recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) have expanded union rights of entry into workplaces in specified circumstances (including underpayment investigations) and strengthened protections and entitlements for union delegates. As an employer, understanding these changes is essential to ensure compliance while protecting your business operations.