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WorksheetsWork and Rental Rights
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
