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Your employees help make your business possible. Your obligations to them depend on their type of employment, whether casual, part-time or full-time, as well as a range of employment regulations.

You should enter into an Employment Contract with each employee when they join your business so that all key terms of employment are clearly set out. This helps both you and the employee understand your roles and obligations, and gives you a document to refer back to if any issues arise.

Each clause in an Employment Contract should be carefully drafted with legal compliance and practicality in mind. A good lawyer will usually consider the following, along with any provisions specific to your business:

1. Does the clause meet the standards set out in the Fair Work Act or the relevant Award?
2. Does the clause protect the business?
3. Is the clause consistent with the current terms offered to others in the same or a similar position?

Answering these questions can be difficult without up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry Awards and legislative changes. This is why engaging a good lawyer can be so important. You need to make sure your Employment Contracts do not breach any laws, otherwise you could face serious penalties.

If you're an Australian business, an Employment Contract is an important part of any employment relationship. If something goes wrong, you can refer back to the agreement. It helps make sure you and your employee are on the same page about expectations from the start.

In Australia, there are also important legislative requirements and Awards that both you and your employee need to follow. An Employment Contract is a good way to set out these legal obligations in writing so both parties understand what is required in the relationship.

If a dispute arises about payment or leave entitlements, your Employment Contract should set out the process for dealing with these issues. Including these kinds of clauses can help reduce uncertainty if disputes arise later on.

Our fixed-fee Employment Contract packages start at $500 + GST. This includes a full-time, part-time and casual employment contract for general use by your business, drafted to suit your specific requirements. You’ll also receive phone consultations with a Sprintlaw lawyer and one complimentary amendment to the final draft we provide.