New restrictions on the use of fixed term contracts commence on 6 December 2023. If your business uses fixed term contracts for employees, it is important to understand how the changes will apply to you and start planning for this change now.

From 9 November 2023, entering into and applying or relying on (or purporting to apply or rely on) an unfair term in a standard form consumer or small business contract will be illegal, and will attract significant pecuniary and non-pecuniary penalties.