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Modern award

Modern award

A legal agreement that sets out minimum pay rates and other employment conditions

Enterprise agreement

An agreement made between employers and employees about wages and working conditions

employee

a worker who is hired to perform a job in return for a wage

employer

a person or firm that hires workers to complete specific tasks and pays them

Roles

the function you fill within your job

Responsibility

what an organisation uses to define the work that needs to be performed ina role and the functions that an employee is accountable for

service sector

companies and businesses that provide intangible goods such as tutoring, hairdressing, and legal advice

Insurance

A guarantee that there will be compensation for future loss, damage or death in return for a specified payment in the present

enterprising

initiative and willingness to undertake new projects

crowdfunding

when a large group of people fund a project, usually with the internet, by providing small amounts of money

soft skills

personal qualities and characteristics that allow a person to effectively interact with other people in a harmonious manner

hard skills

skills that can be measured or taught

fair work commission

Australia's national workplace relations tribunal which discusses a range of functions concerning working conditions and resolution of workplace disputes

dismissal

when an employer fires and employee against their will

summary dismissal

the severe step of terminating an employee without notice

discrimination

when someone is treated differently from others based on personal characteristics

what two conditions must be met to determine that there has been discrimination in the workplace?

a person must have been disadvantaged in the workplace due to one or more types of discrimination. the discrimination must have resulted in an action being taken that was adverse or negative

unfair dismissal

when someone is fired in a harsh, unjust, or unreasonable way.

serious misconduct

behaving in a way that is unlawful and causes harm to people or the business. theft, fraud, violence, and not following health/safety procedures.

impartial

not biased and treating all equally

concilliation

the action of mediating between people or groups.

what is the role of the fair work commission?

the role of the fair work commission is to stop bullying

sexual harassment

unwanted or unwelcome sexual behaviour which can make someone feel offended, humiliated, or scared

how has the workplace changed since 1960s?

women can work in any field they desire, childcare centres and more prevalent, more technology is used, drastic population decline in the manufacturing industry, increase of machinery in the manufacturing industry, men and women both go to work.

two criteria that must be met for bullying to be successful

a person or group repeatedly behaves unreasonably towards a worker/group at work. the behaviour creates a risk to health and safety

tax file number

personal reference number that identifies you in the tax system

tribunal

government organisation that enforces the law such as the FWC

how has technology affected the way we work?

tasks can be done more efficiently, working together is more prevalent, and we can work from home

how can a person display enterprising skills in the workplace?

By using their communication skills, digital literacy skills, creative and innovation skills, analytical skills, digital skills, financial literacy skills, project management skills, and communication skills.

what is the aging population and how does that impact the workforce

the aging population is the increasing of the older generation (those over 65). the aging population creates both pressure and opportunities for Australia's healthcare sector

give 4 example of enterprising skills and provide and example for each

creativity and innovative skills - creating a unique product that solves a problem, analytical skills- identifying a problem and how it can be solved, digital literacy skills - using social media effectively, communication skills - winning others over with a persuasive argument, project management skills - ensuring tasks are completed properly and on time.

what actions should be taken when unfair dismissal occurs?

a report to HR and/or FWC should be sent. you can also speak to your employer/manager

explain the 'better off overall test'

The better-off overall test is applied in workplace negotiations when handling enterprise agreements. This means that the Fair Work Commission must be satisfied that each employee would be better off overall under the enterprise agreement than if the relevant modern award has been applied.

What might be remedies for unfair dismissal?

reinstatement, conciliation, financial compensation, and being able to go back to work

How many percentage of women in the workforce/looking for work?

56%

What are the advantages and disadvantages of employer and employee discussing pay and working conditions?

Advantages: the employer may gain improvements in work efficiency and the employee might gain better benefits and more flexibility. Disadvantages: The employer may underpay the employee.