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Term |
Meaning |
Annual leave |
Paid holiday leave. This is usually four weeks per year and available after twelve months of continuous service with an employer. |
Award |
A legal document which sets out minimum employment conditions for matters such as, minimum pay rates, leave entitlements and overtime. |
Bereavement leave |
Leave included in some awards and agreements for time off if a spouse, de facto partner or close relative dies. |
Boss |
Your manager or employer. This could be the owner of the business or a staff team leader. |
Carer’s or family leave |
A leave entitlement giving days off to meet family responsibilities such as caring for a member of your household or immediate family. |
Casual work |
Temporary work that doesn’t include the same benefits as a permanent job. Casual hourly pay rates are often higher to compensate for missing out on permanent employee benefits such as sick leave and holiday pay. |
Contract |
A legal agreement between an employer and an employee. This sets out the conditions and terms of employment such as pay, benefits and hours. |
Employee |
A person working for an organisation in return for a wage or salary, under a contract of employment. |
Employer |
A person or organisation who employs a worker under a contract of employment. Employers are responsible for paying wages and providing a safe work environment. |
End of financial year (EOFY) |
30 June is the end of the financial (or fiscal) year. The Australian financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June. |
Enterprise agreement |
A negotiated agreement about the conditions of employment within a business or organisation. Must be approved by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission to meet all minimum employee entitlements. |
Entitlements |
The rights employees have at work such as holidays, sick leave and allowances. |
Equal opportunity |
The legal right for all people to have an equal chance of getting a job for which they have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications. |
Full-time employment |
A ‘regular’ job which is usually about 38 hours per week, spread over five working days. |
Group certificate |
A form your employer gives you for tax purposes at the end of the financial year. It shows your gross pay, tax withheld and other deductions. |
Income |
The money you earn from work or business. |
Income tax |
A government tax on your earnings from work or business. The amount of tax you pay depends on your income tax rates, entitlements and exemptions. |
Induction |
A process of welcoming and introducing you to a new job or workplace. |
Industry organisations |
Organisations which represent individual industries. Also known as peak bodies and industry associations. |
Job description |
A document which outlines the purpose, expectations and responsibilities of a job. |
Minimum wage |
The lowest amount that can legally be paid under an employment award or agreement. |
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) |
Employers have a legal duty to take care of the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees at work. |
Part-time work |
Part-time workers are usually permanent employees with a set number of working hours, less than the usual 38 hours of a full-time employee. |
Penalty rate |
A higher rate of pay usually given for work outside usual hours such as late at night or on public holidays. |
Public holiday |
An official holiday recognised by the state or country. |
Quit |
To leave or resign from your job. Depending on your employment type, you might need to give a notice period before leaving a job. |
Resume |
A summary of your career experience and achievements. Also known as a curriculum vitae (CV). |
Seasonal work |
Work available in certain seasons such as fruit picking. |
Sick leave |
Paid leave from work given when you are sick. Your employer may ask for a doctor’s certificate. |
Unfair dismissal |
When an employee is fired (or sacked) for reasons that violate their employment contract, the relevant award or the law, also called wrongful dismissal. |
Work placement |
On-the-job experience as part of a program of study or vocational certificate. |
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