The Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9MB) regulates employment in Queensland by permitting the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to make awards and approve agreements specifying the conditions of employment for employees doing particular types of work.
If you are an employee, or starting a new job, you should know your rights and obligations under Queensland employment laws. The following information deals with topics and issues that may be useful to you as an employee.
Awards explained
An explanation of what is covered by an award under federal and Queensland industrial relations legislation and who and how it may apply to an employees workplace situation?
Agreements explained
An explanation of what is a certified agreement, Queensland workplace agreement (QWA) and industrial agreement under Queensland industrial relations legislation.
Terms of engagement
Definitions of the various types of employment engagements and the common status of employees found in Queensland awards and agreements.
Trade unions
It is an employees choice whether or not to join a union. What is the role of a union and the benefits of joining?
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