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Fair Entitlements Guarantee

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

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Fair Work Commission (the Commission)

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

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Fair Work Information Statement (FWIS)

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

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Fair Work Ombudsman

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

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Fair Work system

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

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Fixed Term Contract Information Statement

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

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fixed term contract

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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.

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fixed term contract employee

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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.

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flexible working arrangements

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

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franchise

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

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full-time employee

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

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