1000 clothing retailers, wholesalers and distributors are about to be contacted by the workplace watchdog.
Outworkers are the focus of a new two-year education and compliance program by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
The regulator will write to 1000 clothing retailers, wholesalers, distributors and contractors over the coming weeks.
The communication will aim to raise awareness about obligations to clothing outworkers under workplace laws.
The businesses will be provided with information packs containing facts sheets and templates.
These will discuss topics such as the modern awards that apply to the industry, working with clothing outworkers, keeping employment records and issuing pay slips.
Fair Work inspectors will make face-to-face visits to a number of businesses in attempt to gain insights into issues within the industry and barriers to non-compliance.
As part of the campaign, a number of businesses will be audited later this year.
Information will also be provided to local councils, migrant resource centres, ethnic support groups and other relevant community organisations.
A number of employer groups and unions have also agreed to assist in promoting the Fair Work Ombudsman’s campaign.
The campaign will include radio and newspaper advertising and social media activities.
Information has also been translated in Chinese and Vietnamese at www.fairwork.gov.au/clothing.