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Understanding Compliance Requirements for Hirers
Understanding Compliance Requirements for Hirers

Ensure your job sites and hiring practices meet all necessary legal and safety standards with Jobloads’ compliance tools.

Updated over a month ago

1. Why Compliance Matters

Compliance ensures a safe, fair, and legally sound working environment. Adhering to compliance standards protects your business, workers, and reputation.

Key Benefits:

  • Ensures worker safety.

  • Reduces legal risks.

  • Builds trust with suppliers and contractors.


2. Compliance Requirements for Hirers

Here’s what you need to consider when hiring through Jobloads:

Health and Safety

  • New Zealand: Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

  • Australia: Follow the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).

  • Fiji: Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996.

  • Provide necessary safety equipment and training.

  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.

Workplace Compliance Documentation

Upload relevant documents, including:

  • Health and Safety policies.

  • Site induction materials.

  • Emergency procedures.

Employment Regulations

  • New Zealand: Follow the Employment Relations Act 2000.

  • Australia: Comply with the Fair Work Act 2009.

  • Fiji: Adhere to the Employment Relations Act 2007.

  • Ensure workers meet legal requirements, including valid work permits where applicable.

Worker Rights

  • Comply with anti-discrimination and harassment laws:

    • Human Rights Act 1993 (NZ).

    • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (AUS).

    • Employment Relations Act 2007 (Fiji).

  • Uphold workers’ rights to fair treatment and safe working conditions.


3. Using Jobloads for Compliance Tracking

Jobloads helps you stay compliant by:

  • Centralising Documents: Store and share compliance documents within the platform.

  • Automated Reminders: Notifications for expiring certifications or missing documentation.

  • Supplier Verification: Review supplier profiles for compliance credentials.


Tips for Staying Compliant

  • Regular Updates: Keep compliance documents current.

  • Site Inductions: Conduct thorough site inductions for all workers.

  • Clear Communication: Ensure workers are aware of their rights and responsibilities.


How Jobloads Helps with Compliance and Member Standards

Jobloads is committed to fostering a trusted, professional network by simplifying compliance management for Suppliers and Hirers. By aligning with our Supplier Member Standards and Hirer Member Standards, we help everyone meet their obligations and maintain a productive, respectful community. Here’s how:

For Suppliers: Upholding Supplier Member Standards

  1. Centralised Compliance Management
    Suppliers can securely upload, organise, and share compliance certifications directly with Hirers. This ensures you meet legal requirements and the professional expectations outlined in the Supplier Member Standards.

  2. Automated Renewal Reminders
    Stay ahead of compliance deadlines with automatic notifications for certification expirations, ensuring readiness for every job and adherence to the Supplier Member Standards.

  3. Clear Communication of Hirer Requirements
    Before accepting a job, Suppliers can review detailed compliance requirements specified by Hirers, fostering open communication and professionalism as outlined in the Supplier Member Standards.


For Hirers: Upholding Hirer Member Standards

  1. Defining and Sharing Compliance Expectations
    Hirers can outline job-specific compliance requirements for Suppliers, ensuring all legal and safety expectations are met in line with the Hirer Member Standards.

  2. Tracking and Managing Compliance Documents
    Hirers can verify and manage compliance documents provided by Suppliers through Jobloads, promoting a safe, compliant working environment as required by the Hirer Member Standards.

  3. Ensuring Health and Safety Standards
    Jobloads helps Hirers meet health and safety obligations by allowing them to share site-specific safety protocols and requirements, supporting the principles of inclusion and safety set out in the Hirer Member Standards.

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