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Templates for policies, letters, contracts

The Federal Labor government will make changes that affect this topic area. For more information see Federal IR under Labor.

New website for HR documentation
The publisher of WorkplaceInfo, Australian Business Pty Ltd, in association with Australian Business Lawyers, has produced a new website, HR Advance, to provide sample documentation that is consistent with WorkChoices and subsequent legislation. The input of lawyers was considered important as federal law emphasises the roles of individual employers and employees rather than referring to awards as the important reference documents. Go to: HR Advance. 

The following documents are still relevant to non-constitutional corporations that are outside the scope of WorkChoices:

Workplace policies
These important documents help guide and direct the conduct of both employees and the employers themselves.

Sample letters
Correspondence from employers to employees
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Contracts of employment
Contracts of employment can create legal issues and the assistance of experienced advisers familiar with the legal aspects of such contracts is advisable.