Family Friendly Work Arrangements
[2018] FWCFB 99
•12 JANUARY 2018
| [2018] FWCFB 99 |
| FAIR WORK COMMISSION |
STATEMENT |
Fair Work Act 2009
s.156–4 yearly review of modern awards
Family Friendly Work Arrangements
(AM2015/2)
JUSTICE ROSS, PRESIDENT | MELBOURNE, 12 JANUARY 2018 |
4 yearly review of modern awards – family friendly working arrangements – background papers
[1] In conjunction with this Statement the Commission is publishing three background papers as part of the Family Friendly work arrangements proceedings:
• Background Paper 1: identifies the uncontested and contested issues in the proceedings and seeks to summarise the parties’ submissions;
• Background Paper 2: outlines the statutory provisions in respect of flexible working arrangements in OECD countries; and
• Background Paper 3: outlines the UK system concerning flexible working arrangements.
[2] Interested parties may make written submissions in respect of the background papers. Such submissions are to be filed by no later than 4pm on Friday 2 February 2018. Any submissions in reply are to be filed by no later than 4pm on Friday 9 February 2018. All submissions are to be sent to [email protected].
[3] Submissions in respect of Background Paper 1 should address the following issues:
(i) the draft summary of the Commission’s approach to the review (see Attachment C to Background Paper 1);
(ii) the accuracy of the summaries of the parties’ submissions on jurisdiction and merit (see sections 2.2 and 2.3);
(iii) the list of witnesses (see Attachment D) and the references to the parties’ submissions on the evidence (see paragraph [70]); and
(iv) any other corrections or additions to the Background Document.
PRESIDENT
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