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HSC Stuff => HSC Humanities Stuff => HSC Subjects + Help => HSC Business Studies => Topic started by: JFox on May 12, 2016, 01:07:48 pm

Title: Business Studies
Post by: JFox on May 12, 2016, 01:07:48 pm

Hey Guys, Im just wondering if you can help me this one question.

How does the government influence employment contracts?


Cheers  :)

Title: Re: Business Studies
Post by: tasiakuz on June 24, 2016, 05:37:36 pm

Hi! So i am guessing this is a part of H.R. which I have not done yet but I just did a search and found a great website:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agreements/employment-contracts-1
it says that: An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and employee that sets out terms and conditions of employment. A contract can be in writing or verbal.
So thus, I would link the government influence to a governmental body like the fair work ombudsman and how their are laws in place to protect employee rights - maybe you could even give some legislation such as looking at the National Employment Standards (NES).
Sorry for the late reply maybe you don't need the question answered anymore but I hope this helps!

Title: Re: Business Studies
Post by: Nharte on July 17, 2016, 05:20:37 pm

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this question to do with HR;
Explain the significance of employment contracts in the Australian workforce.                                                    6 marks

Thanks so much!

Title: Re: Business Studies
Post by: Klexos on July 20, 2016, 10:12:33 am

The significance of employment contracts is derived from how it creates obligations for both employees and employers (all businesses are operating within a legal framework of common law and statue law). Remember, it is "a legally binding, formal agreement between the employer and employee" which clarifies both parties' key duties and responsibilities and gives more protection than a verbal contract (especially during a dispute where you want to avoid the "he said, she said" problem.