Human resource managers
Human resource managers are individuals who coordinate the relationship between employees and management within a business.
- hire, train and terminate employees
- act as a mediator
- ensure minimum legal standards are met
Employees
Employees are individuals who are hired by a business to complete work tasks and support the achievement of its objectives.
- complete work task with proper diligence and care
- follow workplace safety procedures
- obey contract terms
Employer associations
Employer associations are advisory bodies that assist employers in understanding and upholding their legal business obligations.
- provide advice and support (assist in creating policies)
- share information (new policies, laws)
Unions
Unions are organisations composed of individuals who represent and speak on behalf of employees in a particular industry to protect and improve their wages and working conditions.
- represent employees
- seek better wages and working conditions on the behalf of employees
- protect job security
Fair Work Commission (FWC)
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is Australia’s independent workplace relations tribunal that has a range of responsibilities outlined by the Fair Work Act.
- set national minimum standards
- act as an arbitrator and a mediator
- establish awards
- monitor agreements
- respond to serious workplace issues
