How Do You Make An Employee Contract?
In today’s workplace, it’s imperative that there is no misunderstanding between you and your employees about the terms of their employment. An employment contract contains all the legal details of the work the employee will do and how you will respond to such work. By signing an employment contract both of you will have certain rights and you might avoid a lawsuit later on. Detail the terms of employment, specifically the start and finish date if the employee is a contract employee that will serve as an independent contractor. Include fees, wages, benefits and duties. Spell these out clearly to avoid future confusion. Prohibit the sharing of trade secrets by including a clause that address the matter in the Employment Contract and sets forth a punishment, such as immediate termination and a possible lawsuit to recover damages from such a leak. Protect your right to fire in the contract. The mistake many employers make when drawing up an Employment Contract is to word it loosely and, in