Glossary & Acronyms

Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) is a government program providing financial assistance to employees who lose their jobs due to the employer's bankruptcy.

The Fair Work Commission is an independent agency established under the Fair Work Act 2009. It handles responsibilities like setting and revising awards.

The Fair Work Information Statement is a mandatory document that employers must give to all new employees. It contains information about workplace laws.

The Fair Work Ombudsman is an independent agency established by the Fair Work Act 2009. Its primary role is to promote positive workplace relations.

The Fair Work system is the national framework set up by the Fair Work Act 2009. It sets minimum employment standards and regulates employment matters.

A fixed-term contract is an employment agreement that ends after a specific period. This could be on a certain date or after a specific time frame.

A fixed-term contract employee is someone who works under an agreement that ends after a specific period, such as on a predetermined date, or season.

A Fixed Term Contract Information Statement is a document with specific information about fixed-term employment, which employers must give to employees.

Flexible working arrangements are rights employees have to request changes to their work pattern, such as the hours, frequency or location of their work.

A franchise is a business model where individuals or entities can operate using the name and system of an established business.

A full-time employee is typically required to work 38 hours per week. This definition acknowledges that some awards may specify different weekly hours.