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National Employment Standards (video)
The National Employment Standards, or NES, are the minimum entitlements given to employees who work under the national workplace relations system. It's important to know the NES, as these are the minimum standards for employment in Australia. Watch this video to find out about NES entitlements including paid leave, maximum weekly hours and end of employment rights.
- Organisation:
- Fair Work Ombudsman, Australian Government
- Topic:
- Employment, Discrimination
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- July 2021
- Last reviewed:
- April 2024
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