Glossary & Acronyms

An employee is a person hired by a company to provide services on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis, in return for compensation.

An employer association is a collective organisation formed to support and represent the interests of its member employers.

Employment is the relationship between an employee and employer. This relationship involves the employee performing work under the employer's direction.

An employment contract is an arrangement between an employee and their employer that outlines their work terms. It can be a written or verbal agreement.

An enforceable government direction is a mandate issued by state or territory authorities, imposing specific requirements and limitations on businesses.

An enterprise agreement is a legally binding arrangement setting minimum employment terms. It can cover a single business or multiple businesses.

An enterprise award is a set of employment standards applicable to one or more specific businesses and their employees. It's a legally binding document.

Enterprise bargaining is a negotiation process typically involving employers, employees and their representatives. This process aims to establish an EA.

An equal remuneration order is a rule set by the Fair Work Commission to address wage disparities in specific industries within the SCHADs Award.