The Joint Employment Agreement is designed for situations in New Zealand where an employee provides services to multiple employers under a coordinated arrangement. This type of agreement has become increasingly relevant in modern workplace structures, particularly in scenarios involving shared services, joint ventures, or collaborative projects. The document ensures compliance with New Zealand employment legislation, including the Employment Relations Act 2000, while clearly defining how the employment relationship is managed between all parties. It addresses key aspects such as work allocation, cost sharing, leave entitlements, and reporting relationships, making it particularly useful for organizations looking to share specialized talent or optimize resource allocation. The agreement provides a robust framework for managing complex employment relationships while protecting the rights and interests of both the employee and the multiple employers involved.

1. Parties: Identifies all parties to the agreement - the employee and all joint employers

2. Background: Explains the context of the joint employment arrangement and the purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and establishes interpretation rules

4. Nature of Employment: Specifies the type of employment (permanent/fixed-term), position title, and reporting relationships to each employer

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Details the employee's role, responsibilities, and how duties are allocated between employers

6. Location of Work: Specifies where the employee will perform work for each employer

7. Hours of Work: Details working hours, including allocation between employers and overtime arrangements

8. Remuneration: Specifies salary/wages, payment arrangements, and how costs are shared between employers

9. Leave Entitlements: Details all leave entitlements and how they are managed between employers

10. Health and Safety: Outlines health and safety obligations of all parties

11. Confidentiality: Specifies confidentiality obligations regarding each employer's business

12. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership and rights to IP created during employment

13. Termination: Details termination provisions and process involving all employers

14. Disputes Resolution: Outlines the process for resolving disputes between any parties

15. General Provisions: Includes standard boilerplate clauses like entire agreement, governing law, etc.