New rules for fixed term contracts

The Australian Government has amended the Fair Work Act to place conditions on the use of fixed term contracts when engaging employees.

The rules came into effect on 6 December 2023. They require employers to give new employees engaged on a fixed term contract a Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS) and will limit how fixed term contracts can be used. However, several exceptions may apply if you run a charity. Learn more here.

The Fair Work Commission have developed guidance to assist employers understand the new rules. In this information session, we will help you understand these new rules in the context of the Neighbourhood and Community House and Centre sector.

Brought to you by ANHCA, presented by NHV Assist and Salt Legal. 

Please note the time of this session is Tuesday 13 Feb 2024, 12-1:30 pm AEDT - Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT +11 hours).