Glossary & Acronyms
Employment law terms starting with J. Junior wages let employers pay younger employees a percentage of the adult rate where the award allows it. Read the plain-English definition below, or browse the other letters of the Employment Compass glossary.
Terms and definitions
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Last reviewed: October 2026