Employment contracts

The employment contract is the cornerstone document of the employment relationship.

Interestingly, there is no legal requirement in Australia for employers to have a contract with employees and many of the important terms and conditions of employment are set out in the National Employment Standards (NES) and/or applicable modern awards or registered agreements.

But an employment contract details all the terms and conditions in writing, so both employer and employee clearly understand what their rights and obligations are, what
they have agreed to, what they can expect from the other party, and what is expected of them.

Not having a clear contract can create uncertainty, and leave the employment relationship open to misinterpretation, dispute, and potential legal wrangles. 

The white paper covers:

• What an Employment Contract is
• What they should and shouldn't contain
• The process for drawing them up
• Why you need to get them right
• How to avoid common mistakes