Be prepared. The industry watchdog is heading north this week.
The Fair Work Ombudsman will visit the NSW Mid-North Coast over the next few weeks to help raise awareness among employers of their obligations under federal workplace laws.
Fair Work inspectors will call on up to 300 businesses in Taree, Gloucester and Port Macquarie.
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said the aim is to ensure employers are aware of their workplace responsibilities.
“It’s important we check that workers are receiving their correct entitlements but we also want to be pro-active about ensuring employers in this region understand their obligations,” James said.
Fair Work inspectors will check that employers are paying the correct minimum hourly rates, penalty rates, allowances and loadings and are providing meal breaks. Compliance with record-keeping and pay slip obligations will also be monitored.
Ms James says inspectors will work with employers in the region to rectify any non-compliance issues and put processes in place to ensure they get it right in the future.
In partnership with the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Fair Work inspectors will conduct an information seminar at the Gloucester Bowls Club tonight (Wed, Jan 28), from 6pm.