AOS 3 Key Knowledge 7

Question 1

Full Time Employment

Answer 1

these employees usually work between 35 to 38 hours per week. They are entitled to a set of 11 National Employment Standards

Question 2

Part time employment

Answer 2

these employees work less than the ordinary full time hours. They have the same entitlements and job security of those of full time. However, their entitlements are calculated on a proportional basis

Question 3

Fixed Term Employment

Answer 3

employment offered for a specific period.
- Wages and conditions are the same of those of permanent workers but their employment has a pre arranged finishing date

Question 4

Casual Employment

Answer 4

workers employed on a daily or hourly basis. They do not know the length of their employment and will not receive notice for their termination. The hours or days worked will also change per week. They do not receive any entitlements.

Question 5

List three examples of National Employment Standards

Answer 5

• Parental leave
• Notice of Termination and Redundancy
• Information in the Workplace

Question 6

Parental Leave

Answer 6

employees are entitled to 12 months unpaid parental leave in relation to the birth of a child

Question 7

Notice of Termination and Redundancy

Answer 7

most employees are entitled to minimum periods of notice of termination of their employment

Question 8

Information in the Workplace:

Answer 8

employers are required to supply all employees with a fair work information statement when they start work

Question 9

Super

Answer 9

All employees, have an entitlement to superannuation. It is the money put aside by your employer for your retirement. You can access your superannuation when you retire. Employers are required to make superannuation contributions for all employees aged between 18 and 69 who are paid more than $450 before tax in a calendar month.