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In Australia, there is a distinction between fixed-term and permanent employment contracts under the law. It is considered standard practice to provide written employment contracts to employees to outline basic terms of of employment, such as:
In Australia, the standard probation period is 6 months. However, for companies with 15 employees, this period is extended to 12 months. While there is an option to reduce the minimum probation period, doing so means forfeiting the benefits associated with a standard probation period.
An employee's weekly work hours are 38 hours maximum, unless the employer requests them to work additional reasonable hours.
Overtime compensation varies depending on the award, agreement, or contract. Nevertheless, certain contracts or agreements may specify instances where employees receive extra time off instead of overtime pay.
The national minimum wage is established annually by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), which becomes effective after July 1.
There are no legal provisions for 13-month salaries in Australia.
Australia determines individual income tax through a progressive rate system. Other factors, including household status, the number of children, location, age, and marital status, can influence the overall tax rates.
Australia's pension system consists of various types, including old-age pension, person pension, and public pension. Employers must contribute a minimum percentage of their employees' earnings to superannuation, currently set at 11%, gradually increasing to 12% by 2025. Failure to comply results in a superannuation guarantee charge.
In Australia, terminations must be justified, and employers cannot engage in at-will termination outside the probation period. Acceptable grounds for termination include:
Notice periods in Australia is based on the employee’s length of employment:
Severance pay depends on the duration of an employee’s service, and the payment rate corresponds to the regular hours worked:
The Australian Fair Work Act designates 8 public holidays, but additional holidays may be added or substituted by states or territories. Public holidays that fall on weekends are observed on the corresponding non-weekend day: