Australian English dictionary

713 words with plain-English meanings, examples and translations.

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Work

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labour hire
noun
An arrangement where an agency supplies workers to another business.
He found farm work through a labour hire company.
leave loading
noun
An extra payment on top of annual leave pay under many awards, commonly 17.5 per cent.
Her annual leave pay included leave loading.
letter of offer
noun
A written job offer stating the role, pay and main conditions.
Read the letter of offer carefully before signing.
long service leave
noun
Leave that may accrue after extended service, subject to jurisdiction and employment terms.
He became eligible for long service leave.