Should I get my employment contract reviewed?
Getting an employment contract reviewed before you sign is often worth it — especially for senior roles, or where there are restraint clauses, bonuses, or unusual terms. A short review can catch issues that are hard to fix once you've signed. Here's when it matters most.
What a review looks at
Pay and entitlements against the relevant award or agreement, notice periods, restraint of trade and non-compete clauses, bonus and commission terms, confidentiality, and how the contract can be ended.
Restraint clauses matter
Post-employment restraints (limiting where you can work afterwards) can be significant. Whether they're enforceable depends on how they're drafted, so it's worth understanding them before you agree.
Red flags to watch
Terms below your legal minimum entitlements, very broad restraints, unclear bonus conditions, or clauses that let the employer change key terms unilaterally are all worth checking.
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