A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Annual leave is a paid leave entitlement under the NES providing full-time and part-time employees with four weeks of paid leave per year of service in Australia.

The Fair Work Act 2009 is the primary legislation governing employment relationships in Australia.

KPIs are specific, measurable criteria used to assess employee performance against agreed objectives.

Personal/carer’s leave is paid leave for illness or injury, or to care for family or household members.

Unfair dismissal is dismissal that is harsh, unjust, or unreasonable, with remedies including reinstatement or compensation.

An annualised salary arrangement is where an employee receives a set annual salary intended to cover overtime, penalty rates, and allowances under an award.

The Fair Work Commission is Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal responsible for minimum wages, agreements, and dispute resolution.

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

Probation is a trial period at the beginning of employment with limited legal significance under the Fair Work Act.