Employment contracts in Australia are governed by common law, statutes, and awards/agreements. An employment contract does not need to be written but is legally binding if there is an offer and acceptance between parties intending to form a legal relationship, where both parties benefit and have the capacity to contract. The legal framework for employment includes a dual system of common law and statutes at both the federal and state level, as well as awards and agreements determined through industrial tribunals.

1. LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF EMPLOYMENT YEAR 12 BUSINESS STUDIES

2. employment CONTRACT

5. One party offers and the other accepts the offer

6. Both parties obtain a benefit

8. Employment relations in the workplace is governed by Common Law Statutes- Federal & State Legislation Awards and agreements with awards and collective agreements determined through or ratified by industrial tribunals.

9. Common law

12. statutes

13. Statutory framework in Australia today A duel system of industrial relations