New rules for fixed term contracts

Learn more about the new rules for fixed term contracts. [] Having issues? [View the online version]( [Australian Government - Fair Work Ombudsman](   [Award wage increase] New rules for fixed term contracts Dear {NAME}, As part of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay changes, rules about using fixed term contracts have changed.   What's changed New rules apply to the use of fixed term contracts made on or after 6 December 2023. The new rules include a requirement for employers to give any employee they’re engaging on a new fixed term contract a [Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS)](.  The rules also include limitations on how fixed term contracts can be used. There are some exceptions to who these rules apply to.  Learn more at [Fixed term contract employees](.   Reminder: 'Zombie agreements' automatically terminate from 7 December 2023 Most remaining agreements made before 2010 ('zombie agreements') automatically terminate on 7 December 2023.  Learn what applies if your agreement terminates and where to get help: [Termination of 'zombie agreements' – what you need to know](.                   Other upcoming workplace law changes There are other upcoming changes to the Fair Work Act, including: •    30 December 2023 - changes to authorised employee deductions  •    1 January 2024 - the right to superannuation in the National Employment Standards. Find out more at [Fair Work Act changes: Protecting Worker Entitlements](. We'll update our website with more information when the changes start. You can also access our visual timeline covering recent and upcoming workplace laws changes: [Upcoming workplace law changes affecting you](.   Stay up to date We’ll continue to keep you informed about important changes that affect you. If you know someone who should get our emails, forward this email to them and encourage them to [subscribe to our email updates](. It only takes a few moments to sign up. You can also follow us on social media for other announcements and reminders. //updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz656fd65209c3d930Pzzzz6049e05f0604d790/page.html//updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz656fd6520d12a405Pzzzz6049e05f0604d790/page.html   Kind regards,   Fair Work Ombudsman       [Copyright](  | [Disclaimer](  | [Privacy](  | [Unsubscribe](     [Twitter](    [LinkedIn](    [Facebook]( [www.fairwork.gov.au](