Glossary & Acronyms

A labour hire worker is an individual employed by a labour hire agency. This agency is responsible for hiring out the worker to various host organisations.

Leave Calculator is a tool designed to assist both employers and employees in calculating the amount of various types of leave an employee is entitled to.

Legislation is the collection of laws and statutes that govern various aspects of employment, workplace relations and labour rights in Australia.

Liquidation is the formal process where a liquidator is appointed to wind up the affairs of a company. This involves taking control of a company's assets.

Long service leave is a type of leave entitlement provided to employees who have worked for the same employer for an extended period.

Long term casuals are casual employees who have worked for the same employer on a regular and systematic basis for at least 12 months.