Author: Phil Parisis

Ordinary hours are standard hours of work before overtime and penalty rates apply, generally 38 hours per week.

OHS is the traditional term for the field now more commonly known as Work Health and Safety (WHS) in Australia.

Notice of termination is the period of notice required when ending employment, prescribed by the NES based on length of service.

The NES are 11 minimum employment entitlements applying to all employees in the national workplace relations system.

Modern Awards are legally binding instruments setting minimum terms and conditions for specific industries or occupations.

Misconduct is employee behaviour that breaches workplace rules, policies, or professional standards.

The national minimum wage is the minimum hourly rate for adult employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement.

Long service leave is paid leave earned after lengthy continuous service, regulated by state and territory legislation.

Leave entitlements are various forms of leave employees are entitled to under the NES, awards, agreements, and state legislation.