HR Glossary

What is Fair Work Act (Australia)?

Australia's primary employment legislation, enacted in 2009, establishing the national workplace relations framework that covers minimum wages, unfair dismissal protections, enterprise bargaining, and the National Employment Standards for all private-sector employees.

Why it matters in hiring

Fair Work Act (Australia) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with F

• Factories Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Federal Minimum Wage
• Federal Tax
• FICA
• Flexible Benefits (Cafeteria Plan)
• Forced Ranking

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