Modern Awards and the National Employment Standards
New Modern Awards and National Employment Standards (NES) commence operation across Australia on 1 January 2010. The Modern Awards and NES establish the minimum wages and conditions of employment for most employees in Australia - a safety net of minimum enforceable protections.
Within the electrical and communications contracting industry, the relevant Modern Awards for most NECA members are the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010 which covers electrical and communications workers (including apprentices) employed by contractors and the Clerks - Private Sector Award 2010 which covers clerical and administrative employees.
These Modern Awards replace previous Awards which cease to operate on 1 January 2010.
The National Employment Standards (NES) prescribe such conditions as maximum weekly hours of work, annual leave, parental leave, personal/carers leave, long service leave, notice of termination and redundancy pay etc.
To view or download a copy of these Awards and the NES click on the links below.
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Contracting Award 2010
Clerks - Private Sector Award 2010
Fair Work Information Statement
