Document background
The Employee Last Chance Agreement is a critical document in Australian employment relations, typically implemented when standard performance management processes have not achieved desired outcomes but termination is not yet warranted. This agreement represents a final formal attempt to address serious performance issues or misconduct while maintaining procedural fairness under Australian employment law. It is designed to clearly communicate performance expectations, set measurable improvement targets, and outline specific consequences, including potential termination, if requirements are not met. The document must comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 and related employment legislation, ensuring both employer and employee rights are protected while providing a structured path for either performance improvement or a legally sound basis for termination if improvement is not achieved.
