GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to Australian workplace laws, how is contract work defined?
A
Exists where employment is not ongoing and an agreed fee is paidto an independent contractor for the service provided by the contractor, usually for a fixed period
B
Exists where employment is ongoing and regular payments are received by the employee for continued work with the business
C
Exists where employment is not ongoing and an agreed fee is paidto an independent contractor for the service provided by the contractor, usually for a continued period of time
D
Exists where employment is not ongoing and some regular payments are received by the employee for continued work with the business
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All employees in Australia will have a common law contract of employment (whether written or unwritten) which specifies terms and conditions with their employer. This contract is subject to Australian Government, and in some instances state and territory government, legislative requirements.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009 are the main legislation we deal with. They govern the employee and employer relationship in Australia. They: provide a safety net of minimum entitlements.

Detailed explanation-3: -Australia’s workplace relations laws A safety net of minimum terms and conditions of employment. A system of enterprise-level collective bargaining underpinned by bargaining obligations and rules governing industrial action. Protections against unfair or unlawful termination of employment.

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