Human Resources - Employment Contracts & Separation

Human Resources - Employment Contracts & Separation

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term ‘employment contract’?

• An agreement between an employer and employee that sets out the terms and conditions of employment

• The main legal requirement of all employers in NSW

• An agreement between an employer and the government to provide employment to members of the public.

Open Ended

Select what you consider to be the three most important standards from the National Employment Standards. Explain your selection.

Open Ended

Define the term ‘award’.

Open Ended

What is the difference between awards and enterprise agreements?

Multiple Choice

What does the term "separation" mean?

• Multiskilling of employees

• Division of labour between departments

• Conflict between employees and employers

• The ending of the employment contract or relationship

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of voluntary separation?

• Dismissal

• Retirement

• Retrenchment

• Unfair dismissal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of involuntary separation?

• Retirement

• Resignation

• Retrenchment

• Redundancy