Employee Entitlements


An employee’s minimum entitlements are set out in the National Employment Standards (NES) or awards. A registered agreement or employment contract can provide for other entitlements but they cannot be less than what’s stipulated in the NES or the relevant award.


Awards


Awards are legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment.

There are more than 100 industry or occupation awards that cover most people who work in Australia.

For further information or to find the right award visit Fair Work - Awards


Registered Agreements


Enterprise agreements and other registered agreements set out minimum employment conditions and can apply to one business or a group of businesses.

When a workplace has a registered agreement an award does not apply to that workplace.

Registered agreements apply until they are terminated or replaced.

More information about Registered Agreements can be found at: Fair Work - Agreements


Employment Contracts


An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and employee that sets out terms and conditions of employment. A contract can be in writing or verbal. It cannot provide for less than the legal minimum entitlements set out in the National Employment Standards, or awards, or enterprise agreements or other registered agreements that may apply.

More information about Employment Contracts can be found at: Fair Work - Employment Contracts


National Employment Standards


The National Employment Standards (NES) are 10 minimum employment entitlements that have to be provided to all employees. An award, employment contract or registered agreement cannot contain provisions that are less than the national minimum wage or NES.

More information about the National Employment Standards can be found at: Fair Work - National Employment Standards


Independent Contractors


Independent contractors run their own business. They usually negotiate their own fees and working arrangements and can work for more than one client at a time.

Independent contractors have different obligations and rights to employees because they are running their own business. Independent contractors - Fair Work Ombudsman


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