The Employee Lease Agreement is essential for Australian businesses engaging in labor hire arrangements, providing a legally compliant framework for temporary workforce solutions. This document is particularly relevant in situations where organizations need flexible staffing solutions, specialized skills, or temporary project support. The agreement addresses key requirements under Australian employment law, including the Fair Work Act 2009, state-specific labor hire licensing requirements, and workplace health and safety obligations. It establishes clear protocols for worker management, defines responsibilities between the labor hire provider and host employer, and includes necessary protections for all parties involved. The document is structured to accommodate various industry needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides details of the labor hire company (lessor), host employer (lessee), and includes acknowledgment of the employees as beneficiaries

2. Background: Outlines the context of the agreement, including the lessor's business of providing temporary staff and the lessee's requirement for workers

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Assigned Employee', 'Assignment', 'Services', 'Charges', etc.

4. Scope of Services: Details the nature of services to be provided, including employee placement process and assignment terms

5. Term: Specifies the duration of the agreement and any renewal provisions

6. Charges and Payment: Outlines fee structure, payment terms, and invoicing arrangements

7. Lessor's Obligations: Details responsibilities of the labor hire company, including compliance, screening, and worker management

8. Lessee's Obligations: Specifies host employer's responsibilities regarding workplace safety, supervision, and treatment of assigned employees

9. Employee Management: Covers day-to-day management, supervision, and performance monitoring of assigned employees

10. Work Health and Safety: Details specific WHS obligations and procedures for both parties

11. Insurance and Liability: Specifies required insurance coverage and allocation of liability between parties

12. Confidentiality: Addresses protection of confidential information for all parties

13. Termination: Details circumstances and procedures for terminating the agreement

14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, and dispute resolution