Awards are legal documents which set out the rights, entitlements and obligations of employers and employees in the workplace. They include rates of pay, hours of work, penalty rates, casual and part-time work and grievance procedures.
Because of the Australian Constitution, awards can be made in both State and Federal tribunals. This means that in some workplaces, a worker covered by a State award may have a colleague (in a different job category) who is covered by a Federal award. If you are unsure if you are covered by a Federal or a State award, ask your employer or contact your union.
See also Enterprise Agreements
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