Clipsal and Schneider Electric Partner Business Product Recall
Further to the eAlert NECA SA issued to members on the 28th February 2014, Clipsal and Schneider have released more information in regards to the recall of the Clipsal 413 series products:
1. There is faulty marking of the active and earth connections.
2. The fault is suspected to... MORE
As the voice of the major electrical and communication contractors in the Australian building and construction industry, NECA endorses the government's decision to proceed with the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption. And we look forward to seeing the terms of reference. The Cole Royal Commission in 2001 resulted in numerous findings and/or recommendations. ... MORE
31 January 2014 is the end of the temporary legal protections/concessions given by the “transitional period” of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA). If you have contracts or agreements that pre-date 30 January 2012 you need to act now to protect your existing rights.
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Contractors are faced with clear safety issues and obligations with their employees, apprentices, subcontractors etc working in adverse hot conditions. Hot working conditions require both employers and employees to play their part to ensure no one is put... MORE
On 22 August 2013, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission made a landmark ruling to increase the rates of apprentices commencing their apprenticeship from 1 January 2014.
The Fair Work Commission published the schedule of determinations for all Modern Awards containing provisions for apprentices on 25 November 2013. The Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award... MORE
Electrical installations in homes, and other buildings, will become less safe if the current plan to introduce a lowest-common-denominator national licence for people working in the electrical industry goes ahead as proposed by the Federal Government.
NECA and other industry parties, unanimously agree that the current proposals fail the community in every way possible. It lowers the... MORE
The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) have announced their support of the Coalition’s decision to create a Working Group to deal with the re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
“Since the ABCC was abolished by the current Government, industrial activity has been on the rise,... MORE
With a Coalition win in the recent Federal Election, it is inevitable there will be a number of changes implemented, particularly within the Industrial Relations field where – I am sure you can all agree – the pendulum has swung too far in favour of the employee and Unions.
At time of publish, it is still unconfirmed how and when Tony Abbott will implement the proposed Fair Work Act... MORE
On 22 August 2013, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission made a landmark ruling to increase the rates of apprentices commencing their apprenticeship from 1 January 2014.
What many may not know is that this decision will effect all companies recruiting apprentices from 2014 onwards, not just those covered under a relevant Award.
For the Electrical, Electronic... MORE
