Work and Rental Rights

• Nothing -- the employees had already agreed to the lower rate, so he doesn't have to change anything.

• Pay the new minimum rate from the date it became effective --making back payments if necessary.

• The lowest rate under the award because she is new, plus casual loading

• A trainee pay rate since Kellie is new and still learning

• A junior wage under the award plus the casual loading

• Yes

• No

• Yes - Andrew does not need to provide Edwin with a meal break, as long as he is allowed to make it up another time.

• No - Under the award, Edwin can't work for more than 5 hours without a meal break.

• Yes - Jimmy can be held responsible for the til shortage as he was the only person operating that night and he signed the agreement.

• No - it is unlawful to make a deduction from Jimmy's pay for the til shortage.

• Yes - Lily should be paid for all time worked including time spent attending meetings that fall outside her rostered shifts.

• No - as a casual employee, Lily can be lawfully asked to do additional hours without pay, so long as the request is reasonable.

• No - Lily's boss gives all the employees a discount on clothes and this is fair compensation for their time.

• No - Lily should be glad to have the work, and what is 30 minutes a week for such a good job?

• Ask Evan to come in for a few unpaid shifts to see if he is suitable for the job.

• Ask Evan to come in and make a few different coffees so he can demonstrate that he has the necessary skills for the job.

A landlord can enter a rental property without notice.

• True - they own the property, they are allowed to enter without notifying tenants.

• False - at least 24 hours' written notice is required, and a reason must be given.

A bond is to be kept by the landlord.

• True - the landlord holds the bond until they ascertain no damage has be done to the property.

• False - the bond must be kept by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA).

• False - the bond must be kept by the tenant.

Do you have to sign a contract on the spot?

• No - you are free to take your contract away, read it thoroughly, and ask questions/get advice before signing.

• Yes - contracts are private agreements between employers and employees and are by their nature time sensitive.