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Pre Employment Agreement Template for Australia

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Pre Employment Agreement

"I need a Pre-Employment Agreement for a senior software developer position in Sydney, including strict confidentiality provisions and IP protection clauses, as they'll have access to our codebase during the pre-employment technical assessment period starting March 2025."

Document background
The Pre-Employment Agreement serves as a critical legal instrument in the Australian employment landscape, designed to bridge the gap between job offer acceptance and formal employment commencement. It is typically used when there is a significant period between offer acceptance and start date, or when specific conditions must be met before employment can begin. The agreement covers essential aspects such as confidentiality obligations, background checks, reference verification, medical clearances, and other pre-employment requirements. It ensures compliance with Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009, privacy laws, and anti-discrimination regulations. This document is particularly important for roles requiring specific qualifications, security clearances, or extensive pre-employment checks, providing legal protection for both the employer and the prospective employee during this interim period.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies the prospective employer and candidate

2. Background: Outlines the context of the potential employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Confidentiality Obligations: Details the candidate's obligations regarding confidential information accessed during the pre-employment period

5. Conditions Precedent: Lists conditions that must be satisfied before employment commences (e.g., background checks, reference checks, visa requirements)

6. Duration: Specifies the period during which the agreement remains in effect

7. General Obligations: Sets out the general obligations of both parties during the pre-employment period

8. Termination: Describes circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated

9. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and severability

Optional Sections

1. Intellectual Property: Required when the candidate may create or have access to IP during the pre-employment period

2. Non-Competition: Used when there are concerns about the candidate working with competitors during the pre-employment period

3. Medical Examinations: Included when the role requires specific medical clearances

4. Qualifications and Licenses: Required when the role needs specific qualifications or licenses to be obtained/verified

5. Probationary Period Terms: Included when specific terms about a future probationary period need to be agreed upon

6. Pre-Employment Testing: Used when specific tests or assessments are required before employment

7. Training Requirements: Included when pre-employment training is required

8. Expenses: Required when addressing payment/reimbursement of pre-employment expenses

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Required Documentation: List of documents the candidate must provide before employment commences

2. Schedule 2 - Pre-Employment Checks: Detailed list of required background checks and verifications

3. Schedule 3 - Position Description: Details of the proposed role and responsibilities

4. Schedule 4 - Proposed Employment Terms: Summary of key terms of the proposed employment

5. Appendix A - Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information

6. Appendix B - Compliance Requirements: List of specific compliance requirements for the role

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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