Employment contracts: Part 1 – Drafting a legally enforceable contract

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• What is an employment contract?

  An employment contract is an agreement between employer and employee.
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• Withdrawing an employment contract

  You may decide not to proceed with an employment contract before the employee begins working for you.
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• Can employment contracts or relationships exist if the other one ends?

  An employment relationship can continue when the contract ends, and vice versa.
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• When might an employment contract cease to govern the employment relationship?

  An employment contract may no longer apply if the employee changes roles.
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• Contracts for permanent employment

  Permanent employees work regular hours each week.
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• Time-limited employment contracts

  Time-limited employment contracts stipulate when the contract begins and ends.
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• Will the employment relationship end when the time-limited contract ends?

  The employment relationship and the contract will end on the date specified in the contract.
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• Can you terminate a time-limited contract early?

  You may be liable for breach of contract if you dismiss an employee before their contract ends.
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• Casual employment contracts

  Ensure you make the casual nature of an engagement clear in the employment contract.
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• Seasonal or piecework employment contracts

  Seasonal and piecework employees are paid a piece rate.
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