Long service leave An additional period of leave, usually three months, granted to an employee who has worked for the same employer for 10-15 years. Granted to parents by employers to cover a period of several weeks before and after the birth of a child. Unpaid leave of up to 12 months may be granted and in some cases a limited period of paid leave may be granted. The lowest wage which may legally be paid to an adult employee. New Apprenticeship New Apprenticeships combine practical work with structured training to provide a nationally recognised qualification and experience.
Participants earn while they learn.
Payments over the minimum rate specified in the award are referred to as 'over-award' payments. Hours are set. Part-time workers are eligible for annual leave, sick leave, etc., in proportion to the time worked. Penalty pay An additional amount of money that must be paid according to some awards to some employees for working nights, weekends, or public holidays. Pension A regular government payment, usually made to people to meet social welfare needs such as age, carer's, widow's or invalid pension.