Helping You Understand and Resolve Employment Contract Issues - Stacks Employment Lawyers NSW
Uncertain about some of the terms in your new employment contract? Ask a Stacks employment law specialist to look over the finer details of your contract before you sign, to avoid disputes in the future.
Beginning a new position can be an exciting time but it is important that you understand the terms of your Employment Contract. Disputes can sometimes arise when an employee doesn’t understand, or has misinterpreted, one of the terms of the Contract.
Before you sign, you have the right to negotiate with your employer about the conditions of your employment such as your salary and/or your entitlements. Once you have signed, you are legally committed to the terms for the period specified in the Contract, so it is important that you discuss any issues with your employer at the start. BEFORE you sign.
A Stacks Employment law specialist can help to ensure that the terms of your Contract are fair, that the language used is clear and transparent, and that you understand your obligations. We can also assist you to resolve any issues that may arise, such as in the event that your employer breaches the Contract.
What is an Employment Contract?
When you begin working in a new position you will generally sign an Employment Contract. This is an agreement (usually written although it may be verbal) between you and your employer about the terms and conditions of your employment. It is a legal document that will usually include the following details:
- Your duties and responsibilities in the role
- Your entitlements such as sick leave, long service leave, annual leave, compassionate leave, parental leave, redundancy or severance pay. Some extra entitlements may apply to particular roles such as travel allowances, home office expenses, use of a work car etc.
- The duration of the contract (eg. a fixed term of 1 year)
- Public holidays
- Superannuation plan
- The procedure for terminating the Contract (eg. the amount of notice you are required to give your employer if you decide to leave the position, or that your employer is required to give you if your position becomes redundant or you are dismissed for breaching the Contract)
- Any restrictive covenants (see restraints of trade page)
- A dispute resolution process
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