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• National Employment Standards

  noun

  Ten minimum employment entitlements that apply to most employees in Australia, such as leave and notice.

  Annual leave is part of the National Employment Standards.

• national minimum wage

  noun

  The lowest rate of pay for adult employees not covered by an award or agreement, reviewed every year.

  The national minimum wage increases each July.

• net pay

  noun

  The pay you actually receive after tax and deductions.

  My net pay went down after the tax change.

• notice period

  noun

  The amount of warning an employer or employee must give before employment ends.

  Check the notice period in your contract before resigning.