Glossary & Acronyms

An 'on-hire basis' is a situation where a business recruits employees and then outsources them to other companies (host organisations) to perform tasks.

Ordinary hours are the regular, agreed-upon hours an employee works, excluding overtime. This typically involves a set number of hours per day or per week.

An ordinary pay rate is the standard rate of pay an employee receives for their regular hours of work. This rate does not include additional payments.

An outworker is someone who performs their work duties at home or at a location not typically considered a business premises.

Overtime is the hours worked beyond an employee's ordinary hours. Specific awards and agreements outline the conditions and pay rates for overtime work.