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Learn moreWhat are full time hours per week? According to the IRS and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees are considered full-time if they work at least 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month. There’s no federal law in the U.S. that sets a standard number of hours for full time status, so it’s…
What is an hourly employee? An hourly employee is a staff member who is compensated at a specific rate for every hour they work rather than receiving a fixed salary. This means their earnings are tied directly to the number of hours they clock in. Unlike most salaried employees, hourly workers are typically eligible for…
What is reasonable overtime? In Australian employment law, “reasonable overtime” refers to additional work hours considered fair and lawful under Section 62 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Whether overtime is reasonable depends on several factors, including business needs, the employee’s personal circumstances, the nature of their work, and any associated health and safety risks. Employers…
What is workforce agility? Workforce agility is an organization’s ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes. An agile workforce can quickly respond to shifting economic and market conditions, technological advancements, and other unexpected events. Common characteristics of an agile workplace are employees’ ability to be proactive, collaborative, and innovative in the face of challenges…
What is voluntary redundancy? Voluntary redundancy is a workforce reduction method where an employer invites employees to nominate themselves for redundancy, often with a financial incentive. It differs from compulsory redundancy in that it allows employees to leave on their own terms. The process is used during restructures, downsizing, or when roles become redundant due…
What is an inpatriate? An inpatriate is an employee from an organization’s foreign subsidiary who is transferred to the company headquarters in a different country. Inpatriated employees tend to have specialized knowledge and skills that can benefit their company headquarters. They typically work for a specified length of time (e.g., a two-year contract). An example…
What is FIFO work? FIFO stands for ‘fly in, fly out’. This is a common work arrangement in Australia, especially in industries like mining, oil and gas, construction, and energy. Instead of relocating permanently, FIFO workers fly to the job site—often in remote or regional locations—and stay there for the duration of their shift rotation.…
What is informal communication? Informal communication is the everyday exchange of information at work that happens outside of official channels. It refers to casual conversations, chats, and news sharing among employees. It can be positive, negative, or neutral in tone and does not follow a company’s formal communication rules. For instance, colleagues might share…
What are standard hours? Standard hours are the set number of hours employees are expected to work in a regular workweek. In the U.S., 40 hours per week are considered standard work hours for full-time employees. However, standard working hours can vary depending on employment status (e.g., part-time or full-time), work schedule (shift work or…
What are bumping rights? Bumping rights are contractual provisions that allow employees with greater seniority to assume the roles of less tenured colleagues when positions are downsized, eliminated, or significantly changed. Senior employees can move into these roles if they meet the necessary qualifications. The displaced employee may be offered another position within the organization…
