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Annual Wage Review

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An evaluation conducted by the Fair Work Commission to decide any changes to the national minimum wage and award pay rates, effective after the 1st of July

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adverse action

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Adverse action is when an employer, employee, contractor, or industrial group does something that might be illegal, depending on why they did it.

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all purpose allowance

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An all purpose allowance is an extra amount of money added to what an employee earns every hour.

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allowances

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Extra payments given to employees for certain reasons like doing specific tasks, working in certain places, using special skills, or to cover costs.

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annual leave

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Annual leave is the time employees can take off from work while still getting paid. It's also commonly known as holiday pay.

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annual leave loading

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An extra payment given to employees when they take their yearly holiday. Whether an employee gets this benefit depends on their specific work agreement.

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apprentice

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An employee who is training in a particular trade or profession by working and learning on the job, under a specific training agreement with their employer

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associated entities

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Different businesses or organisations that are connected, like one company owning or having control over another, especially when it comes to transferring.

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award

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An award is a document that details the minimum wages and work conditions for employees in certain industries or jobs. It's also known as a modern award.

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award and registered agreement free employees

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Employees who do not work under the conditions of an award or a registered agreement. Their employment terms are not outlined in these legal documents.

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award rate

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The award rate is the minimum amount of pay an employee can receive according to the rules of an award.

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