Common Law Contracts are typically used for which group of employees?

• A. Managers
• B. Administrative staff
• C. Seasonal workers
• D. Part-time workers

Answer: (A)

Common law contracts are individualized agreements negotiated directly between an employer and an employee, outside the standard terms set by awards or enterprise agreements. They’re used when a role requires tailored terms and a high degree of discretion, which is typical for managers who have significant responsibilities, flexible duties, and specific performance expectations that aren’t fully captured by the standard award conditions. Seasonal or part-time workers and many administrative staff are usually covered by modern awards or enterprise agreements, which set minimum terms for those groups, so a common law contract isn’t the typical route for them.