Industry & business resources
The following resources have been developed by Ethical Clothing Australia to assist businesses to understand and navigate their legal obligations.
The Award
The Award refers to the Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Associated Industries Award 2020. The following resources contain a copy of the Award and further information in relation to the Award.
Boards of reference
Boards of Reference are established under the Award and are chaired by the Fair Work Commission. Businesses who give out work are required to be registered with the relevant Board of Reference for their state.
Written agreements
A written agreement must be put in place when any work is given out to a contractor or outworker.
Work records
Work Records (often referred to as a Garment Specification Sheet) contain details about the work involved when giving out to a contractor or outworker.
Accreditation documents
The Accreditation Guidelines provide eligibility information and other useful information for businesses considering Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation. The Accreditation Toolkit provides information about Ethical Clothing Australia's amount of manufacturing classifications and information on how to maximise their accreditation.
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