WorksheetsAwards and agreements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
There are two main methods of determining wages and conditions of work for employees, these are (a)
Awards act as a safety net for employees, as employers are legally obligated to provide them with at least the minimum wages and conditions relevant to their industry.
True
False
Neither
The minimum working standards in the award are set by
Unions
Employers
FWC
Employer Associations
Working conditions that meet the National Employment Standards (NES), this applies to
Awards
Agreements
Awards
Only at a workplace
legal documents that outline the minimum wages and conditions of work in an Industry
Set by workplace
legal documents that outline the wages and conditions of work (above minimum)
legal documents that outline the minimum wages and conditions of work for employees across an
entire industry.
Awards
the minimum entitlements an employer owes its employees, which are set out by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
National Employment Standards
legal
documents that outline
the wages and conditions
of employees and are
applicable to a particular
business or group of
businesses.
Agreements
the process of negotiation
between employers and
employees, or their chosen
representatives, to reach
an agreement regarding
employee wages and
conditions of employment
Collective Bargaining
additional wages paid
to employees who work outside of
normal working hours
Penalty Rates
A review of an enterprise agreement conducted by the
Fair Work Commission to determine whether the terms of the said agreement are more or less beneficial for an employee, compared to the terms in the relevant award is called
(a)
Businesses have greater flexibility when setting wages and conditions,
allowing the business to better meet
employee needs and objectives
Avantage of an agreement
It can be a time-consuming process for employees and employers
to negotiate and establish the entitlements contained in an agreement.
Disavantage of an agreement
Employees may be unsatisfied by
only receiving the minimum wages
and conditions.
Disavantage of an award
Transparency and equality between
employees is maintained, as they
all receive the same wages and
conditions as set out by their award.
Avantage of an award
Awards
Is developed by the Fair Work
Commission (FWC)
Agreements
Is reviewed and approved by the FWC
Similarity for both
Businesses must
uphold requirements of
employment as stated
through NES
An (a) is a legal document that outlines wages and
conditions of employment and is negotiated between employees
and employers, or their representatives.
