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Section : Awards
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing awards within the "Small business and the Fair Work Act best practice guide." It explains the definition of awards, their role in setting minimum wages and conditions for various industries, and how they interact with the National Employment Standards (NES) and enterprise agreements. Additionally, it provides a practical tip for small business owners to identify the relevant award for their employees.
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An award (also called a modern award) is a document that sets out the minimum wages and conditions for an industry or occupation. Awards usually have rules about:
- which industry and occupations they cover
- pay
- work hours
- rosters
- leave and breaks
- allowances
- penalty rates
- overtime. Fa Awards apply in addition to the NES. A workplace can be covered by more than one award depending on the jobs that the employees do. Awards don't apply to employees covered by an enterprise agreement, except that the base rate of pay in the agreement can't be less than the base pay rate in the award. PRACTICAL TIP: Use our Find my award tool to work out which award covers your employees. It's available at fairwork.gov.au/findmyaward
- What is the primary purpose of an award in the context of employment?
- List at least three specific rules that awards typically include.
- How do awards relate to the National Employment Standards (NES)?
- Can a workplace be covered by multiple awards? Why or why not?
- What is the significance of the base pay rate in an enterprise agreement compared to an award?
- What tool is suggested for finding out which award applies to employees?
- In what situations do awards not apply to employees?
- Explain the difference between an award and an enterprise agreement.
- What types of conditions do awards regulate beyond wages?
- Why might it be important for employees to understand the awards that apply to their industry?