Employment agreements & contracts

Employment agreements & contracts

Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that an employment agreement exists for employees or a contract for services exists for contractors. 

Services cover

  • Contractual clauses that legally must be included, plus other useful clauses
  • Employment Agreement audits 
  • Individual Employment Agreements 
  • Collective Agreements
  • Fixed-term and Casual Agreements 
  • Independent Contractors 
  • Agreements for a CEO or senior management 

We have extensive knowledge and experience working within the requirements of the Employment Relations Act 2000 and subsequent amendments, and are available to assist employers in preparing robust documentation for establishing and maintaining positive employment relationships. 

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