Employment Agreement (Professional Services)

This Employment Agreement (Professional Services) is suitable for full-time employees working in any professional services industry in Australia. This agreement is essential when you are hiring new employees.

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Last updated January 15, 2025

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Employment Agreement (Professional Services)

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What is a employment agreement (professional services)?

An employment agreement (professional services) is a legally binding contract outlining the terms and conditions of employment for professional employees in Australia.
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When should you use a employment agreement (professional services)?

You should use this agreement when hiring a new full-time employee in any professional services industry to set clear expectations and protect both parties’ interests.
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What should be in a employment agreement (professional services)?

It should include position details, duties, working hours, remuneration, leave entitlements, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination terms, and any relevant policies.
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Employment Agreement (Professional Services)
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The Legal Risk Score of a Employment Agreement (Professional Services) Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • The document allows the employer to unilaterally change the nature of the employee's role, duties, and reporting lines, which could lead to unexpected job responsibilities or a shift in career trajectory.
  • The document specifies that the employer's policies are binding but clarifies that these policies do not form part of the employment contract, which might lead to confusion or misunderstandings about the enforceability of such policies.
  • Professional employees will generally have higher qualifications and more bargaining power, which may make the hiring and onboarding process more complex.

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