A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Employee records are documents employers must create and maintain about each employee, kept for at least 7 years.

Job design is the process of structuring roles to meet operational needs while ensuring safety, compliance, and appropriate classification.

Penalty rates are additional payments for working at less desirable times such as weekends, public holidays, and late nights.

Training obligations arise from WHS legislation, awards, and contracts requiring employers to provide necessary training.

Adverse action refers to detrimental actions taken against employees or contractors for exercising workplace rights or possessing protected attributes under Australian employment law.

Enterprise agreements are legally binding agreements about employment terms made between employers and employees at the enterprise level.

Junior rates are reduced wage rates applying to employees under 21 years of age under many Modern Awards.

Performance management is the ongoing process of setting expectations, providing feedback, and addressing underperformance.

Underpayment occurs when an employee is paid less than their legal entitlement, attracting civil penalties.