Fair Work Compliance Checklist

Employment Contracts

• Create written employment contracts for all staff
• Include position title and work location
• Specify full-time, part-time, or casual employment
• Detail wage and payment arrangements
• Include termination notice periods
• Get signature and keep records

Modern Award Compliance

• Identify correct modern award for your business
• Check minimum wage rates quarterly
• Verify all entitlements are met
• Track overtime and penalty rates
• Maintain payroll records
• Review breaks and working hours

National Employment Standards

• Provide written employment agreement
• Ensure maximum 38 hours per week
• Grant 4 weeks annual leave
• Provide 10 days personal/carer leave
• Offer parental leave
• Give proper notice before termination

Casual Conversion

• Track continuous work for 12 plus months
• Document regular work patterns
• Record casual conversion requests
• Assess reasonableness of permanent offer
• Keep written records of decisions

Termination Procedures

• Have documented performance issues
• Provide written warning first
• Allow opportunity to respond
• Give appropriate notice period
• Pay all outstanding entitlements
• Provide written termination letter

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