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Section : Explain their rights and responsibilities
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the "Using best practice to support and engage young workers" section in the "Employing young workers best practice guide." It outlines essential information that employers should provide to new employees regarding their rights, responsibilities, and employment conditions, including necessary documentation and discussions about work expectations.

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  •  provide new employees with the Fair Work Information Statement before, or as soon as possible after they start a new job. You can download a copy at fairwork.gov.au/fwis
  •  provide casual employees with the Casual Employment Information Statement when they start employment, and at set times throughout their employment. You can download a copy at fairwork.gov.au/ceis
  •  provide employees engaged on new fixed term contracts with a copy of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement when they enter into the contract. You can download a copy at fairwork.gov.au/ftcis
  •  provide them a copy of their award or enterprise agreement and inform them if they are fulltime, part-time or casual - this may also be a legal requirement under the terms of your award or enterprise agreement
  •  explain how their pay is calculated, when it's paid and how they will receive their pay slips
  •  you should discuss:
  • -work hours
  • -meal breaks
  • -duties
  • -uniform requirements
  • -probationary period, if there is one

Related Questions to the Chunk
  • What is the Fair Work Information Statement and when should it be provided to new employees?
  • Where can employers download the Casual Employment Information Statement?
  • What information must be given to employees on fixed term contracts upon entering into their contract?
  • What are the legal requirements regarding the provision of an employee's award or enterprise agreement?
  • How should employers explain the pay structure to their employees?
  • What topics should be discussed with new employees during their onboarding process?
  • Why is it important to inform employees about their work hours and meal breaks?
  • What might be included in the discussion about uniform requirements for new employees?
  • How does the probationary period affect new employees and what should be communicated about it?
  • What are the implications of not providing the required information statements to employees?
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