Check clauses in contract

BEFORE you sign on the dotted line there are a few things you might want to check on in your new job contract that might make all the difference in the future.

1. Are the perks written into the contract as well as salary reviews?

Pay level and benefits are often the first considerations of anyone considering accepting a new job.

Be careful to look beyond the initial salary offer.

2. In this economic climate will you need redundancy provisions?

Business can be tough these days and the future prospects of entire industries can change virtually overnight.

In some workplaces the likelihood of redundancy is high, for example in industries experiencing downturn like mining, high risk start up enterprises or those businesses at the mercy of law reform.

3. If your job is terminated, how much notice must they give you?

There are legal minimum notice periods, based on years of service, that all employees should receive if they are made redundant or their employment is terminated.

The notice period in your contract must be at least that set amount but ideally it should be better.