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Protecting Worker Entitlements Act

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The Protecting Worker Entitlements Act refers to a set of laws that introduced changes to the Fair Work Act 2009, enhancing worker rights and entitlements.

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paid parental leave

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Paid parental leave is a government-funded scheme for employees who take leave for childbirth or adoption. Employers can offer paid parental leave benefits

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parental leave

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Parental leave is the workplace right for employees to take up to 12 months of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

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part-time employee

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A part-time employee is someone who works fewer hours than a full-time employee but on a regular, ongoing basis with expected work hours.

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pattern bargaining

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Pattern bargaining involves a bargaining representative negotiating multiple proposed enterprise agreements, aiming to include similar terms across all.

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pay slip

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A document that ensures that employees receive their correct pay and entitlements and helps employers to keep accurate and complete records.

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penalty rate

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A higher pay rate that can apply when an employee works evenings, weekends or public holidays. These rates are outlined in awards and registered agreements

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permitted deduction

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Permitted deductions are those that are legally allowed under the Fair Work Act 2009.

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permitted matters

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Matters that can be included in an enterprise agreement. Permitted matters could include terms about the relationship between an employer and the employee.

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personal leave

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Personal leave (also known as sick leave) is paid leave that an employee is entitled to when they are unable to work due to illness or injury.

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pieceworker

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A pieceworker is an employee who earns payment based on the quantity of items they produce or tasks they complete, rather than the hours they work.

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pre-modern award

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A term used by the Fair Work Ombudsman to refer to awards that existed before 1 January 2010. It includes award-based transitional instruments.

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pre-reform award

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An award made before 27 March 2006. After 1 July 2009, pre reform awards became an award based transitional instrument.

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pro-rata

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A proportionate amount of money or period of time. Part-time employees generally get pro-rata entitlements, based on the number of hours worked.

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probation period

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A length of time used to assess if the employee is suitable for the job. Probation periods are often 3-6 months long. Also known as a probationary period.

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protected action ballot

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A secret vote by eligible employees on whether they want to take industrial action. This action is usually about the terms of a proposed EA.

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protected attributes

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Attributes or characteristics of a person that are protected from workplace discrimination. For example, age, religion, or social origin.

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public health order

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Public health orders are directives issued by state or territory governments, including requirements like mandatory vaccinations for certain workers.

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public holiday

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Public holidays are specific days recognised in the Fair Work Act 2009 and any other day or part-day declared as a holiday under state or territory laws.

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