National Employment Standards (NES)

As of 1 January 2010, the National Employment Standards (NES) will make up a new safety net of workplace conditions for all Australian workers.

To assist in understanding the NES and the impact on University staff, a series of fact sheets have been developed on each of the 10 minimum standards.

1. Maximum weekly hours of work
2. Requests for flexible working arrangements
3. Parental leave and related entitlements
4. Annual leave
5. Personal/Carer's leave and Compassionate leave
6. Community Service leave including Jury Service
7. Long service leave
8. Public holidays
9. Notice of termination and redundancy pay
10. Requirement to provide staff with a Fair Work Information Statement.

Click here to view a copy of the National Employment Standards.