Q&A

Does an employment contract override an award?

Does an employment contract override an award?

An important note here is that an employment agreement cannot make employees worse off than their minimum legal entitlements. This means even if a signed employment agreement states an employee will have more diminished rights than an award or the NES, they will continue to apply.

When do teachers have to sign new contracts?

TEACHER a new contract of employment for the ensuing year on or before April 1, 2003, unless the SCHOOL gives the TEACHER written notice of its intention not to re-employ the TEACHER on or before March 15, 2003. 5. The TEACHER may be suspended or discharged for good cause as shall be determined in the

What are the terms of a teacher contract?

Teacher Name (hereinafter called the TEACHER ) agree to the following conditions of employment. 1. The term of this agreement is August 15, 2002 until June 15, 2003. 2. The TEACHER agrees to serve the SCHOOL for the number of days in the official school calendar and to perform other duties assigned by the administrator; and to work

What happens if there is no contract of employment?

This is because there’s no contract of employment – there’s only a conditional offer. If your job offer was unconditional, or you met the conditions and you’ve accepted it but it’s withdrawn it’s a breach of contract. This is because there’s a contract of employment as soon as an unconditional job offer has been made and accepted.

Do you have to have a contract when you start a job?

You may not have anything in writing, but a contract will still exist. This is because your agreement to work for your employer and your employer’s agreement to pay you for your work forms a contract. Your employer does have to give you a written statement within two months of you starting work.

TEACHER a new contract of employment for the ensuing year on or before April 1, 2003, unless the SCHOOL gives the TEACHER written notice of its intention not to re-employ the TEACHER on or before March 15, 2003. 5. The TEACHER may be suspended or discharged for good cause as shall be determined in the

When to break a teaching contract before school starts?

In many states, contracts only last for one school year and must be renewed annually. If you have just received the job offer and have changed your mind, do not sign the contract. The offer will be rescinded with no penalty to you. If you have already signed your contract, it should stipulate a process for breaking it before the term is up.

Where do I apply for a job at the new school?

You must apply directly to the supervisor for the position in which you are interested. Listings of available openings and contact information are found online at the New School Job Site. Graduate students seeking academic positions such as teaching assistantships should apply through their academic department.