NES definition

NES means the National Employment Standards prescribed by the Fair Work Act 2009(Cth) (as at 21 January 2011).

Examples of NES in a sentence

  • In accordance with the NES, the Employee must provide documentary evidence confirming the need to take such leave.

  • Employees are entitled to compassionate leave in accordance with the NES.

  • Employees are entitled to personal/carer's leave (including sick leave) in accordance with the NES.

  • In accordance with the NES, the Employee must provide satisfactory documentary evidence confirming the need to take such leave, which will be a doctor’s certificate unless it was impracticable to obtain one, in which case the Employee must provide a statutory declaration to the satisfaction of the Company.

  • Shiftworkers will be entitled to an additional 1 week of annual leave as set out in the NES.


More Definitions of NES

NES means the National Employment Standards prescribed by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (as in effect at any given time).
NES means the National Employment Standards as amended from time to time. Ordinary Pay includes: the base rate of pay; any applicable over-agreement payments for ordinary hours of work; and Climatic & Isolation Allowance. It does not include, shift or weekend penalties. Regulations means the Fair Work Regulations 2009 associated with the Fair Work Act 2009 (as amended from time to time).
NES means the National Employment Standards as provided under the Fair Work Act.
NES means the National Employment Standards as contained in sections 59 to 131 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
NES means the National Employment Standards as contained in sections 59 to 131 of the Act.