New legal requirements

Read about the requirements before making a workplace agreement. If you have any questions, you can call the OEA for assistance on 1300 366 632.

The legal requirements for making workplace agreements have changed.

• Your agreement must comply with the Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard.
• Your agreement must not contain prohibited content.
• Every employee must receive a copy of the correct OEA Information Statement.
• Every employee must have at least seven days to consider the proposed workplace agreement.
• Every agreement lodged must be accompanied by the correct Employer Declaration Form.

Agreement making for small business seminars

The OEA is running over 100 seminars nationally during May and June to introduce Australian employers and employees to workplace agreement making under WorkChoices. Click here for more information or to reserve your seat.