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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Overtime

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Overtime is work performed outside or in excess of ordinary hours, typically paid at penalty rates.
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Parental Leave

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Parental leave is unpaid leave available to eligible employees in connection with birth or adoption of a child.
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Payroll Tax

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Payroll tax is a state and territory tax on employers based on the wages they pay, with varying rates and...
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Penalty Rates

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Penalty rates are additional payments for working at less desirable times such as weekends, public holidays, and late nights.
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Performance Management

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Performance management is the ongoing process of setting expectations, providing feedback, and addressing underperformance.
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Personal/Carer’s Leave

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Personal/carer's leave is paid leave for illness or injury, or to care for family or household members.
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Probation

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Probation is a trial period at the beginning of employment with limited legal significance under the Fair Work Act.
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Psychosocial Hazards

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work design that have the potential to cause psychological or physical harm.
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A-Z Glossary Workplace Terms

Public Holidays

Posted on: 01/03/2023
Public holidays are days when employees are entitled to be absent without loss of pay, or receive penalty rates if...
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