Comprehensive Employment contract – Casual employee

Please fill out the Information in this form that we need to complete your contract

"*" indicates required fields

Your Name*

First Last

Your Email*

What will the date of this contract be?*

This is the date you give the contract to the employee

Employee Name*

First Name Last Name

Employee Email

If you don’t have the employee’s email, leave blank

Employee Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Business Name*

e.g. Hillen HR Pty Ltd

What is the shortened name / trading name of the business?*

e.g. My HR Partner

What is the reason for drafting this contract of employment?*

On what date does this contract take effect?*

This is the start date

What will the employee's position title be?*

Will a position description form a part of this contract?*

Yes

You don’t have to add a position description to the contract, you can issue a position description separately

Position Summary

It is important that the position summary gives a brief and succinct overview of the position. The position summary should be reviewed in light of any relevant contract or industrial instrument. e.g. “The employee may work under direct supervision with regular checking of progress” or “An employee at this Grade applies knowledge and skills to a limited range of tasks.”

Key Responsibilities

It is important that the job description encompasses the employee’s key responsibilities and duties. The key responsibilities and duties should be reviewed in light of any relevant contract or industrial instrument. e.g. “receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail” or “operating office equipment appropriate to the tasks to be completed.”

Competencies and Experience

This option allows a business to specify the main competencies (and related experience) required for the position. The competencies and experience should be reviewed in light of any relevant contract or industrial instrument. e.g. “ability to work under limited supervision” or “5 years previous experience in a clerical position”

Qualifications Required

The qualifications should be reviewed in light of any relevant contract or industrial instrument.

What will the employee’s usual work location be initially?*

This could be a fixed location – e.g. Sydney Or you could state something like – various onsite locations through southern Sydney

What is the full name of the person to whom the Employee will report?*

What is the Position Title of the person to whom the Employee will report?*

What is the employee's hourly wage (excluding casual loading)?*

e.g. $30.00 Please note, enter the amount excluding superannuation payments

What is the total hourly wage (including casual loading)?*

e.g. $37.50 Please note, enter the amount excluding superannuation payments

Do you pay above Award rates?*

yes

Does the above Award rate that is paid cover overtime rates? Give details of whether overtime is paid at a higher rate, if the hourly rate is a flat rate and any other details*

At what frequency will the employee's wages be paid?*

Is the employee covered by a Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement?*

Even if you pay above Award, your employee may still be covered by an Award, if you’re not sure we can discuss. e.g. a plumber would still be covered by the Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Award even if they are paid more than Award rates

Name of the Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement:*

Under the relevant Award, what is the span of days on which ordinary hours can be worked?

e.g. Monday to Friday Note: this information comes from the relevant Award, but you can also specify the span of days based on your days of business operations Leave blank if you’re not sure

Under the relevant Award, what is the span of ordinary hours?

e.g. 7.00 am to 6.00 pm Note: this information comes from the relevant Award but you can also specify the span of days based on your hours of business operations Leave blank if you’re not sure

Under the relevant Award, what is the minimum hours requirement?

Note: this information comes from the Award Leave blank if you’re not sure

Which optional clauses are to be included in the contract?

Providing a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic equipment and usage of those devices

work related expenses and reimbursement for such expenses

the requirement to wear and launder a uniform

zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

returning the employer’s property on termination

the protection of the employer’s intellectual property and moral rights

workplace surveillance (e.g. monitoring of emails and work devices, cameras in the workplace and tracking advices usually in vehicles and mobile phones

If the employee will be provided with electronic equipment what will this be?

e.g. Mobile Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Computer etc.

What is the name of the person in the company that will have the authority to approve expense payments?

Will the employee be paid an allowance to launder their own uniform?*

Allowance

No Allowance

Do you wish to include a clause concerning mandatory vaccinations?

yes

Do you want to include a provision which would restrain the employee from performing certain activities which may cause damage to the business, after the employment with the employer ceases?*

yes

In what geographical areas do you wish to restrain the employee from performing the various restrained activities (previously specified) after the employment has terminated? You will also have the option of including other areas. You can select as many as the options below as you wish.

The geographic restraint area needs to be reasonable