Exit Agreement For Employees are crucial documents in Australian employment law used when an employment relationship is being terminated by mutual agreement or as part of a negotiated departure. These agreements are particularly important in situations involving redundancy, voluntary departure, or settlement of potential disputes. The document comprehensively addresses termination terms, statutory entitlements under Australian law, final payments, mutual releases, and ongoing obligations such as confidentiality and non-disparagement. It must comply with various Australian federal and state employment laws, particularly the Fair Work Act 2009, and often requires independent legal advice for the employee. The agreement serves to provide certainty and protection for both parties while minimizing the risk of future legal disputes.
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1. Parties: Identifies and defines the employer and employee who are parties to the agreement
2. Background: Sets out the context of the employment relationship and the circumstances leading to the exit agreement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Termination Date: Specifies the official end date of employment and final working day
5. Payment of Entitlements: Details the final payment including salary, accrued leave, and other statutory entitlements
6. Release and Waiver: Mutual releases from claims and causes of action between the parties
7. Continuing Obligations: Outlines obligations that survive termination including confidentiality and intellectual property
8. Tax Treatment: Addresses the tax implications of payments and each party's tax responsibilities
9. Return of Company Property: Lists company property to be returned and timeline for return
10. Non-Disparagement: Mutual obligations regarding making adverse comments about the other party
11. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and severability
12. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements
1. Redundancy Payment: Required when termination is due to redundancy, detailing additional payments
2. Post-Employment Restrictions: Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions if required for senior or key employees
3. Reference and Announcement: Terms regarding employment references and internal/external announcements
4. Share Options/Long-Term Incentives: Treatment of existing share options or other long-term incentive arrangements
5. Outplacement Support: Details of any career transition or outplacement services provided
6. Legal Costs: Agreement on payment of legal costs for reviewing the agreement
7. Garden Leave: Terms of any garden leave period before final termination
8. Assistance with Handover/Transition: Requirements for knowledge transfer and transition assistance
9. Future Cooperation: Terms for assistance with future litigation or investigations if needed
1. Schedule 1 - Calculation of Final Payment: Detailed breakdown of all payment components including statutory entitlements
2. Schedule 2 - Company Property: Comprehensive list of company property to be returned
3. Schedule 3 - Continuing Obligations: Detailed list of surviving obligations from the employment contract
4. Appendix A - Certificate of Independent Legal Advice: Confirmation that employee received independent legal advice
5. Appendix B - Deed of Release: Detailed terms of mutual release if structured as separate deed
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