Wherever you work, the terms and conditions under which you agree to work (and get paid) should be written down in a contract or agreement. That way both you and your employer have a record of things like what you are getting paid, whether you are entitled to sick leave, holiday pay or other benefits and any other conditions that you may have negotiated as part of your work arrangements.
Different contracts and agreements apply depending on where you work and the work you do. But at the end of the day these are all just bits of paper that formalise your terms and conditions. The videos, guides and articles in this section will help you understand more about signing work contracts and agreements.
Check out our tips, tools and resources for understanding work agreements and contracts:
Before you sign - how-to guide
Use our interactive guide to learn more about what you'll find in an employment agreement or contract.
Signing a contract - video
Job Watch employment rights consultant Zana Bytheway discusses what you should know before you sign a workplace agreement or contract.
More about contracts - video
Office of the Workplace Rights Advocate Caroline Ryan talks about signing a workplace agreement or contract.
