Attributable to a Fair Work Ombudsman spokesperson
After national rallies today, employers are encouraged to notify the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) of any potential unlawful industrial action at their workplace.
As part of the FWO's functions under the Fair Work Act (the Act), the FWO monitors and investigates potential non-compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws. This includes allegations of engaging in or organising unprotected industrial action in breach of section 417 of the Act.
Unlawful industrial action can involve conduct by an employee, employee organisation and/or an officer of an organisation, or an employer.
Conduct that may be unprotected industrial action in contravention of the Act includes if an employee fails to attend for work or stops work without authorisation from their employer.
