Ensure you have the best contract for the organisation, the role and the employee.

Are Your Employment Contracts Putting Your Business at Risk?

Employment contracts aren't just legal formalities—they're your best protection in a changing landscape. With recent legislation changes, role shifts, and new workplace expectations, it's crucial that your contracts safeguard your business and your employees. Don’t wait for a problem to arise. Let’s bring your contracts up to speed - fast, simple, and compliant.

This Is Especially Important If…

  • You’ve promoted or restructured your team in the last 12–24 months
  • ​You allow flexible or hybrid work and haven’t updated your documentation
  • ​You’re not sure if your employees are being paid correctly under their award
  • ​You’re still using the same contract template from years ago
  • ​You’ve never had your employment contracts reviewed by a professional

The roles have changed. The laws have changed. But what about your contracts?

It’s one of the most overlooked risks in business.

You hire someone. They start in one role. A few months go by, maybe a year. They’re promoted. Their hours change. Their responsibilities grow. You reward them, maybe bump up the salary.

But the employment contract? It’s never updated.

Now multiply that across your whole team.

All it takes is one disgruntled employee or one unexpected audit—and your business could be exposed. Outdated contracts are a legal and financial liability, even if everything seems fine right now.

Everyone Seems Happy – Do I Really Need to Worry?

Most employers come to us after there’s been a problem. A termination that’s disputed. A former employee threatening to sue. A wage underpayment claim. A team restructure that exposed a gap in documentation.

And the first thing we always ask is: “Can we see the contract?”

Often, there isn’t one. Or it’s too generic. Or it doesn’t reflect the employee’s actual duties. Or it’s riddled with clauses that are now illegal.

The truth is: Employment contracts aren’t there for when everything goes right. They’re your protection when things go wrong.

What Exactly Should You Be Reviewing?

Here are four key areas that may be out of date

Leave Entitlements

Australia’s leave entitlements have evolved—and failing to reflect them accurately in your contracts can result in serious non-compliance issues. Your contracts must match current legal standards and employee expectations.

Probation Periods

Probation clauses do more than define a trial period—they also set the tone for how you manage performance and termination. If yours aren't aligned with current laws and best practices, you might be missing important protection in the event of disputes.

Notice Periods

Many businesses rely on outdated notice periods that no longer reflect the employee’s role or modern award requirements. Having clear, lawful termination clauses helps avoid misunderstandings and ensures smooth exits when staff move on.

Confidentiality & Intellectual Property

In a world where hybrid work and digital access are the norm, protecting your business’s sensitive information is more important than ever. Contracts must clearly define confidentiality expectations and IP ownership—especially when employees work remotely or with proprietary data.

Your Local HR Partner For Long-Term Peace of Mind

At HRM, we’re focused on what happens after you’ve built a great team: helping you protect it, retain it, and manage it well. That starts with solid, up-to-date employment contracts. Our expert team works with you to identify gaps, flag legal risks, and make sure your contracts are doing their job—protecting your business, supporting your team, and reducing the risk of disputes or compliance breaches.

With over 20 years in the industry, HRM is the Sunshine Coast’s largest locally owned human resources and recruitment agency. We’re not just another outsourced provider—we’re embedded in the local business community and deeply understand the unique challenges Sunshine Coast employers face.

We’ve supported over 5,000 successful placements across all industries and maintain a proven 85% success rate by combining our deep local insight with a far-reaching talent database. But our work doesn’t stop at recruitment.

When your contracts are clear, compliant, and tailored to your workforce, the results speak for themselves: less stress, smoother onboarding and exits, and better working relationships all round. Whether you're a growing business or an established operation, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Stefan & Sally Desch - Directors

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