In the current environment, it is not unusual for businesses to
enter into an arrangement with another party for the provision of
workers, whether for a specific task or type of work, or for the
ongoing performance of services.
Labour hire agreements can be drafted to reflect the terms and
conditions of such an arrangement, that is, between one party who
provides the workers ("Provider"), and the other party
who "hires" the workers ("Client"). The
agreement will usually set out the rights and obligations of each
party, and may vary depending on the workers being provided, the
work being performed and the industry of work.
Some of the matters which may be covered in a labour hire
agreement include the following:
