Employers who engage workers under Australian Workplace Relations legislation are legally required to keep accurate and complete time and wages records and to issue pay slips to each worker.
When used correctly the templates will assist employers to comply with their responsibilities in this area.
Letter templates
Template letters for employers to use when hiring, managing an employee or ending the employment of an employee.
These templates will continue to be updated over time. You should return to this site and download the template each time you wish to use it to ensure accuracy.
How to use these templates:
- download the template you want to use and save it to your computer.
- fill in the red coloured sections that are also marked in square brackets
- delete any information that doesn’t apply to your situation
- delete any square brackets and blue highlighted instructions
- Delete the instructions at the beginning of the template
proof read the letter and check you’re not missing anything
- check again to make sure no coloured or highlighted sections are left.
- insert your logo, business name and contact details at the top of the template
- save and print
Disclaimer: These templates have been provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) as part of its function to provide education, assistance and advice (but not legal or professional service advice). The FWO does not provide this information for any other purpose. You are not entitled to rely upon this information as a basis for any action that may expose you to a legal liability, injury, loss or damage. Rather, it is strongly recommended that you obtain your own independent legal advice or other professional service or expert assistance relevant to your particular circumstances.
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