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Employment Contracts and Legislation E-Book

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Effective employment contracts are key for seamless and smooth business relationships. Employment contracts need to follow Australian legislation and be compliant of employment and workplace health and safety laws. They also need to consider the type of employee in question, the nature of your business, and other professional expectations.

Peninsula has created a free e-book for Australian business owners and employers outlining the crucial legislation and rules around employment contracts, the types of employment contracts, and key things for business owners to remember.

Download our free e-book today.

What's inside

What is an employment contract?
Employee handbook
Entitlement to work in Australia
Employee versus independent contractor
Agency and temporary staff
Equal opportunity legislation
Flexible working arrangements
Pregnant employees
Disabled employees
Alternative employment

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