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1. Align expectations between the Practice and the new team member;

2. Reduce the risk of a conflict between the Practice and the support staff member;

3. Ensure everyone is paid in accordance with their expectations; and

4. Protect both parties & start the relationship on the right foot.

1. You will receive an email from us with the link to a questionnaire which will help you provide us with the information we need to prepare the Agreement;

2. We will then prepare the first draft of the Agreement based on your instructions;

3. We will provide the draft Agreement to you by email;

4. You are welcome to either talk to us on the telephone (for up to 30 minutes) or email your comments and questions about the draft Agreement;

5. We will then finalise the Agreement (if any changes are required and if instructions are received within 30 days of us sending you the first draft); and

6. You have a new asset to use in your Practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering engaging You Legal to prepare an Employment Agreement for Support Staff, here's what you need to know:

An Employment Agreement for Support Staff is a legally binding contract between support staff including for example, receptionists, filing clerks, or assistants (employees) and an employer (usually a medical practice or hospital). The agreement aims to align expectations between the Practice and support staff, reduce the risk of conflict and protect both parties by commencing the working relationship on the right foot.

An Employment Agreement for Support Staff outlines the terms and conditions of the support staff’s employment, including but not limited to their roles, responsibilities, compensation, benefits, working hours, leave policies, termination, non-compete clauses and governing law.

Yes, the terms of an employment agreement for Support Staff can be negotiated between the support employee and the employer. Both parties may have specific requirements or preferences that can be discussed and modified, as long as the changes are agreed upon by both parties and do not contravene any law or professional standards. Employment Agreements with support staff will be pursuant to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020.

This Award may apply to allied health professionals as well, so if you need an agreement with an allied health professional, ask us and we can confirm if this Agreement is appropriate for your needs.

Absolutely! Our lawyers will discuss your needs and customise the Employment Agreement for Support Staff to suit you. Whether it be for one support employee or ten, our agreement can be made to be used as a template for other support staff to suit your practice now, and into the future. So no, you don’t have to keep coming back to us each time you need to make a change, making it an investment in your business.

The above price is inclusive of the finalised Agreement, and the process of getting there. From providing us with the information, to making sure you understand it and making the changes you request, to getting your finalised template Agreement. For more details on the exact process and what’s included, see the ‘Once you purchase this Agreement’ section above.

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