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Whether it’s a sudden resignation or a long-anticipated retirement, every job ends and how you’ve drafted your contracts can make all the difference.

As part of the federal government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay workplace law changes, rules about using fixed-term contracts are changing on 6 December 2023.

Landmark changes to the Fair Work Act will impact fixed term contracts.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $197,000 in penalties against Doll House Training, a Sydney-based research company, for misclassifying employees as independent contractors and breaching the Fair Work Act.

It's important to consider the relevant short-term and long-term needs of an organisation when selecting the appropriate form of employment for a particular role.

Landmark changes to the Fair Work Act will impact fixed term contracts.

Hiring on a fixed-term contract? Full-time and part-time employees are still entitled to key leave benefits under the Fair Work Act. Understand how leave accrual works and how it differs from casual employment.

Employment contracts are essential, but they can't undercut legal minimums like those in the NES or modern awards. Understanding how contracts interact with awards is key to staying compliant and protected.

If a fixed-term contract ends earlier than planned, redundancy pay may still apply. Find out when it’s payable, what the Fair Work Act says, and how to manage your obligations correctly.

The Fair Work Act’s restrictions on fixed term contracts, effective 6 December 2023, limit contract durations and renewals, imposing heavy fines for breaches.