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Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act

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The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act is legislation that introduces changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and other related employment laws.

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Supported Wage System

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Supported Wage System is a pay arrangement for employees with disabilities based on productivity.

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salary

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An agreement to be paid a specified amount of pay for work over a 12 month period. They are often included in employment contracts.

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serious misconduct

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Serious misconduct involves an employee deliberately behaving in a way that is inconsistent with continuing their employment.

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sexual harassment

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Sexual harassment is an unwelcome sexual advance or request for sexual favours to another person, and other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.

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sham contract

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A sham contract is a situation where an employment relationship is falsely presented as an independent contracting arrangement by an employer.

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shiftworker

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An employee who works fixed hours of work (eg. shifts or rosters) that are outside or partly outside of normal working hours (eg. 9am – 5pm).

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shutdown

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A shutdown is a period when a business temporarily closes, often during specific times like Christmas and New Year.

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small business employer

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A small business employer is an employer with fewer than 15 employees at a particular time. They are no longer a small employer with 15 or more employees

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sole trader

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A sole trader is someone who owns and runs their own business individually, without partners or a formal company structure.

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special parental leave

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A pregnant employee who is eligible for unpaid parental leave can take unpaid special parental leave if they're unfit because of pregnancy related illness.

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stand down

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When an employee is told not to go to work by an employer because they cannot be usefully employed due to specified circumstances.

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standard rate

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A pay rate defined in each award, used to calculate some entitlements like overtime and allowances. It is usually the rate for a specified classification.

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statutory declaration

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A statutory declaration is a formal written statement that someone signs and declares to be true in the presence of an authorised person, like a JP.

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sunset

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An automatic end or termination of a legal document, like a registered agreement, from a certain date. This means the legal document no longer has effect.

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superannuation

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Money paid by an employer on behalf of an employee into a superannuation fund to provide for the employee’s retirement.

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