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Section 15: Acknowledgement of the Agreement

Congratulations! This is the last section in the agreement which has clauses pertaining to the agreement itself.

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Variation of Agreement
 
The parties may vary this agreement, provided that no variation shall be effective or binding on either party unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.


Non Assignment by Employee
 
The Employee must personally perform the duties and responsibilities under this agreement and no subcontracting or assignment by the Employee is permissible.


Entire Agreement
 
Each party acknowledges that this agreement contains the whole and entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter of this agreement.

Severability
 
The various provisions of this agreement are severable and if any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions of this agreement.


Deductions from Salary/Wages
 
Where requested by the Employee, the Employer shall deduct from their salary/wages any agreed amount for matters such as superannuation, a staff social club or union fees and pay the amount to the organisation specified by the employee. The Employer shall also be entitled to deduct from any salary payment payable upon termination of employment any overpayment made to the Employee for leave taken in advance.


Employee Acknowledgment
 
The Employee acknowledges that:
(i)     they have been advised of their right to take independent advice on the terms of this agreement,
(ii)    that they have been provided with a reasonable opportunity to take that advice;
(iii)   that they have read these terms of employment and understand these terms and their implications; and
(iv)   that they agree to be bound by these terms of employment and the employer’s policies and procedures as implemented by the Employer from time to time.


The Declaration (signatures of parties) have been marked as voluntary, since this agreement may be attached to a covering letter which contains the same clause.

Declaration
 
I, , offer this employment agreement to .


Signed by:.............................................................. Date:..........................


I, , declare that I have read and understand the conditions of employment detailed above and accept them fully. I have been advised of the right to seek independent advice in relation to this agreement, and have been allowed reasonable time to do so.


Signed by:.............................................................. Date:..........................
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