Types of Employment

Glossary of terms

Define the following words:◦Labour Force◦Participation rate◦Unemployment

What experiences of employment have you had?

Types of employment

Casual Part time

Full time

Self-employed

Voluntary

Unpaid

Casual employment

Usually not on a permanent basisIs employed by the hourPaid at a higher rate, usually 20% above

the award rateMay be engaged for a period up to 12

weeks at any one time

Part-time

Involved in work with a regular pattern of hours which average less than 38 hours per week

Access to proportionate salary and benefits which include pro rata sick leave and long service leave, access to step pay scales and the requirement of at least 7 days notice before termination.

Working in excess of the hours agreed are paid overtime

Full-time

Permanent employeesPart of their employment contract

includes annual leave, sick leave, penalty rates, public holidays, accident pay.

Payment of wages on a regular basis. Can be a wage or salary. Wages are paid at an hourly rate, this allows overtime to be paid. Salary is a set amount per year.

Self-employed

Permanency and regularity of pay depends on the viability of the business

Usually work long hoursMulti-skilled in carrying out all aspects of

the business – self reliant.Flexible working arrangementBenefits such as sick leave and long-

service leave are not included.

Voluntary

It is productive, valuable and contributes to the economy both directly and indirectly.

Formal and informal voluntary work, incorporates choice and involves individuals giving their time freely, that is, receiving no remuneration for work done.

Formal voluntary work is carried out in the public sphere, within properly constituted organisations. The latest ABS statistics reveal that 32% of Australians aged over 18 volunteered for an organisation.

Unpaid work

This is informal work carried out in th private sphere such as caring for family, friends and neighbours.

Activity 1 - Table

Draw and complete the table below in your workbook.

Examples Advantages Disadvantages

Casual

Part-time

Full-time

Self-employed

Voluntary

Unpaid work

Activity 2 – Internet Research

You have been given a number of statistics on each form of employment. Undertake internet research to determine the historical reasons for changes that have occurred in each form of employment.

Note: self-employed and voluntary/unpaid work have only current statistics. Instead of accounting for historical trends, state WHY people become involved in these types of work.

Activity 3 - Worksheet

Complete ‘Jobs for all’ worksheet and stick it into your workbook.