How much is an unfair dismissal payout in Australia?
The Fair Work Commission says the median unfair dismissal payout is 5 to 7 weeks' pay. The legal cap, how compensation is worked out and what happe...
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How much paid sick leave do you get in Australia?
10 days a year for full-time employees, pro rata for part-time, and unused leave carries over. Carer's leave, medical certificates, casuals and wha...
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What does OTE mean in a salary?
In a job ad, OTE means on-target earnings, the base salary plus the commission you earn at target. In super, it means ordinary time earnings. What ...
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How much long service leave do you get in each state?
Long service leave comes from state and territory law, so the rules change at the border. Each state's entitlement, when it is paid out and the por...
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How much bereavement leave do you get in Australia?
Every employee, including casuals, gets 2 days of compassionate leave each time a close family or household member dies or becomes seriously ill. W...
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How does annual leave work in Australia?
Four weeks a year for full-time and part-time employees, building up from day one. How annual leave accrues, leave loading, cashing out and the pay...
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How much redundancy pay do you get in Australia?
The National Employment Standards set redundancy pay at 4 to 16 weeks' base pay, depending on your years of service. The scale, who misses out and ...
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How to calculate a pro rata salary in Australia
Pro rata pay is a full-time salary scaled to the hours you work. The formula, a worked example and what it means for your leave.
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How to write a cover letter for an internship
One page, three or four paragraphs, every line specific to the firm. What goes in an internship cover letter, what to cut and an example to adapt.
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What is constructive dismissal in Australia?
When an employer's conduct leaves you no real choice except to resign, the law can treat it as a dismissal. What counts, who can claim and the dead...
