National Employment Standards
Administered by: Fair Work Ombudsman
When is this code of practice required?
You will be required to comply with these National Employment Standards (NES) if you are an employer. The NES are ten minimum standards of employment entitlements for employees covered by the national workplace relations system.
The ten standards relate to:
- maximum weekly hours of work
- requests for flexible working arrangements
- parental leave and related entitlements
- annual leave
- personal / carers leave, compassionate leave, and family and domestic violence leave
- community service leave
- long service leave
- public holidays
- notice of termination and redundancy pay
- provision of a Fair Work Information Statement.
What resources provide more information?
What legislation specifies this code of practice?
Fair Work Act 2009 (Australian Government)
Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Australian Government)
Who can you talk to for more information?
Enquiries
Fair Work Ombudsman
| Operating address | Level 25 140 St Georges Terrace Perth |
| Phone | 13 13 94 |
| Website | Fair Work Ombudsman |
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