What are the specific functions of the Fair Work Ombudsman?
The Fair Work Ombudsman is responsible for exercising a number of functions in the new Fair Work system: • Promoting harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations • Promoting and monitoring compliance with the new Fair Work Act 2009 • Providing education and assistance to employers, employees, outworkers (that is, those employed in workplaces not traditionally considered workplaces), as well as outworker entities and other organisations • Investigating breaches of the Fair Work Act and related ‘instruments’, such as Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and the National Employment Standards. • Commencing court or Fair Work Australia proceedings when necessary, and • Providing representation to employees and outworkers when they are involved in a matter before Fair Work Australia and such representation considered appropriate.
