Legal Corner :
All About Employment Contracts
by Andrew Gardiner
TThere ’ s nothing better than a positive , happy workplace that runs smoothly . But sometimes issues with your employer do happen , and so it ’ s smart to protect yourself . One way to do this is to ensure you have an employment contract in place .
An employment contract can protect your finances , reduce your stress , assist your working relationship with your employer and serve as a ‘ living ’ document that can change as your relationship with your employer changes .
With this in mind , here are five key elements to look for in an employment contract :
1 .
Probation Period
A probation period can provide clear guidelines if , for the wide-ranging reasons in your employment contract , your agreement needs to end . This keeps everyone on the same page as to expectations .
2 .
Job Description
What is it that you will do ? You certainly don ’ t want to hear , “ You ’ re not doing your job ”. A clearly defined job description in an employment contract is a great start . Also , set out what is required to fulfil the job . For example , your employer has an expectation that you are to travel to the branch office , or to the hospital , as required . But you lose your drivers ’ licence . Could you then be sacked , in that scenario ?
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