Contract reviews
Recent High Court decisions have reinforced the primacy of the employment contract in governing the employment relationship.
It has never been more important to have your employment contract reviewed by an employment lawyer before you sign it.
Why get your contract reviewed?
Boilerplate employment contracts are often presented to an employee on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. However, employment contracts may contain unfair or disadvantageous terms relating to location, duties, hours of work, overtime, pay, deductions, suspension, medical referrals, restraint of trade, and leave arrangements.
Workplace laws are also frequently changing so your employment contract may not reflect the most recent employment protections.
How can we help?
At Henry Bournes, we can advise:
- Whether the remuneration or salary complies with minimum legal standards
- Whether the contract complies with relevant legislation, relevant award, or agreement
- Highlight ‘red-flag’ terms
- Suggest improvements to the contract in line with reasonable and accepted standards
- Provide advice in relation to whether your employer has breached a contract term.