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Full Time (Fixed Term) Employment Agreement

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An Employment Agreement is a contract that sets out the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee and will help you meet your employer obligations. This Agreement also includes specific clauses that will protect your business, including confidentiality and intellectual property protections. It is suitable for full time fixed term employees, that, is an employee who is employed on a full time basis for a specified period of time e.g. 12 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This agreement includes:

  • a letter-style offer of employment page
  • customisable employment details
  • a right to remuneration
  • a right to annually review pay
  • a probation period
  • workers rights
  • employee duties and responsibilities
  • dress code and required protective equipment
  • training requirements
  • annual, personal or additional leave entitlements
  • who owns the intellectual property created during employment
  • the process for terminating employment
  • a restraint of trade clause

This is an essential for any business looking to employ staff for a full-time fixed-term position.

A full-time employee works a minimum of 38 hours per week. A part-time employee works less. If your employee will work 38 hours per week use the Full-Time Employment Agreement. If your employee will work less than 38 hours per week use the Part-Time Employment Agreement.

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) prescribes the National Employment Standards, which are legislative minimum standards applicable to all employees including annual leave, sick leave and notice of termination. The NES are mirrored in employee awards, which also prescribe minimum pay and conditions for specific industries. This Agreement provides employees with the minimum standards. If your business is covered by an award, we recommend you read the award and/or contact Fair Work Australia for assistance determining which entitlements apply to your employee.

Calculating the correct remuneration can be difficult. We recommend you contact Fair Work Australia for assistance.

Award minimum rates of pay are reviewed and often increase on 1 July each year.

This Agreement will expire on the fixed term date. If you wish to extend the term, you should seek legal advice. If you wish to terminate the contract prior to expiry of the fixed term, you should seek legal advice.

This Agreement should not be used if your business wishes to enter an individual flexibility agreement with an employee.

The Restraint of Trade Schedule to this Agreement is only applicable to executive or managerial level employees and should only be used in conjunction with legal advice.

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