Master Builders Australia has published the Second Edition of its Modern Award Manual.
The publication provides employers with comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on the primary modern award for the building and construction industry - the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010.
Wilhelm Harnisch, CEO of Master Builders Australia said: "This is a 'must have' publication for all employers trying to navigate one of the industry's most complex modern awards. With over 60 separate allowances and a cut-and-paste collection of antique provisions, the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 can be a real headache for employers. The Second Edition of the Modern Award Manual their workplace relations aspirin.
"The Modern Award Manual has been substantially expanded since its first edition. The Modern Award Manual analyses the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 on a clause-by-clause basis.
"Updated annually from 1 July for Fair Work Australia's minimum wage decisions, it also provides links to key interpretations by Fair Work Australia, practical examples and essential historical and industrial relations perspectives."
"The important matter for employers to understand is that the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010, together with the National Employment Standards, set the minimum standards for all employees in the building and construction industry.
Even those employees on enterprise agreements must be on terms which are 'better-off overall' when compared to the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010.
For this reason, all employers in the building and construction industry need to have a solid understanding of the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010. The Modern Award Manual provides that understanding."
The Modern Award Manual may be purchased from Master Builders Australia, see website (http://www.masterbuilders.com.au/Products/modern-award-manual)
