Do you have an Employment Contract?
If you do have one, make sure it includes:
Name and personal details of the employer and the employee
Commencement date of employment and probation period (if a permanent employee)
Job title
Employer Expectations and Obligations (referring to policies)
Essential requirements of the role e.g. Licences, clearances, registrations
Type of employment (full-time, part-time or casual)
Remuneration clause – setting out the method of payment (salary, wage) and what is included or paid separately (superannuation, loadings, overtime, bonuses, benefits and allowances). Commission is usually set out in a separate scheme.
Leave entitlements – the NES provides compulsory minimum standards for various types of leave (annual leave, personal leave, long service leave) – or stating casuals do not get Leave.
Protecting employer property and information (company vehicle, intellectual property)
Confidentiality agreement making clear what employer information should be kept confidential and setting out the possible consequences of a breach
Non-disparagement clause preventing the employee from any action which can reflect negatively on the company
Amount of notice required to be given by the employer and employee to end the employment relationship (there are minimum notice periods under the Fair Work Act)
Termination conditions including Redundancy
Clauses regarding Assignment, Jurisdiction, Severability and Variation of Terms
If you don’t have an employment contract – GET ONE IMMEDIATELY!
Call us on 0481 877 880 to have a quick chat on making sure your business is protected.
If you don’t have an employment contract – GET ONE IMMEDIATELY! 
Call us on 0481 877 880 to have a quick chat on making sure your business is protected.
