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It has now been over 10 years since the introduction of the Fair Work Act created what was essentially a completely new national industrial relations system. In order to ensure that the Cleardocs’ contracts reflect the evolution of current legislation, case law and good practice, the Cleardocs Employment Contract has been reviewed and updated.
Eloise Daff, Maddocks LawyersThe Employment Contract was amended to:
Greater clarity around the role of industrial instruments
Greater flexibility for employers
If you are currently using the Cleardocs Employment Contract, consider purchasing the updated version when the employer:
This will provide the employer with greater protection, particularly in light of the current focus on underpayments and modern award compliance more broadly.
As the operation of modern awards is complex, and there are significant penalties in the Fair Work Act 2009 for contraventions including underpayments, we recommend that you seek independent advice regarding the specific requirements of your business.
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