This book is a comprehensive guide to the key aspects of the Australian industrial relations system. It assists those already involved in workplace relations by combining a topic-based approach with detailed cross-referencing to relevant legislation and case law. Its clear structure and writing style makes it a valuable aide to a system that can be both technical and complex.

Contents: Introduction to the Fair Work System -- The National Workplace Relations System -- Workplace relations institutions, dispute resolution and compliance processes -- National employment standards -- Modern awards -- Processes for making and approval of enterprise agreements -- Collective bargaining -- Industrial action -- General protections -- Union right of entry and demarcation disputes -- Unfair dismissal and unlawful termination -- Workplace restructuring, GEERS and executive remuneration -- Fair Work in the building and construction industry.