National Employment Standards

The National Employment Standards are a group of minimum legal conditions that apply to most employees in Australia. Set out in the Fair Work Act of 2009, they include eleven core entitlements such as leave provisions, notice of termination, and maximum working hours. These standards create a legal safety net that employers must follow and cannot reduce through contracts or agreements.

National Employment Standards Redundancy

This refers to the entitlement to redundancy pay under the National Employment Standards when an employee’s job is no longer required. The amount payable is based on the length of continuous service with the employer and applies when the role becomes obsolete due to structural or operational changes in the business.

NES Redundancy

NES redundancy covers the legal obligation for employers to provide financial compensation to employees who are made redundant. The entitlement scales with years of service and must be paid along with other final entitlements such as unused leave. It does not apply to casuals or small business employers under certain conditions.

Fair Work National Employment Standards

This refers to the set of employee protections enforced by the Fair Work Commission and outlined in the Fair Work Act. These standards are mandatory and cover core employment areas such as annual leave, public holidays, flexible working requests, and termination rights. Employers must comply with these provisions to remain within the law.