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Outline the services to be provided by each party .
Summarize the associate ’ s roles and responsibilities .
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Specify the work location ( s ).
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Indicate which days of the week the associate will be working and the expected hours .
State who is responsible for assigning new patients and describe how they will be assigned to the chiropractors working at the clinic .
Determine if the associate will be bringing a client list to the clinic and describe how the list will be handled upon termination of the agreement .
Identify if the associate is expected to use the clinic ’ s equipment or if they must supply their own .
Establish if the associate is expected to conduct business promotion and , if so , how much .
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Include the date of hire .
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Clearly establish a probationary period , if appropriate . The Employment Standards Act 2000 ( Ontario ) provides that after three months of employment , an employee is entitled to some notice of termination .
List the employee ’ s roles and responsibilities .
State the employee ’ s salary , including the pay frequency and method .
Indicate whether the employee is entitled to bonuses or commission .
Determine whether the employee receives a benefit plan .
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Negotiate any appropriate restrictive covenants ( non-solicitation , confidentiality , non-competition ).
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Outline the employee ’ s vacation and sick day entitlement .
Ensure that termination provisions are included in the contract .
More Information
The OCA would like to thank Heather Keachie from Mills & Mills LLP for her assistance with this article . For support and advice on preparing and reviewing contracts , the OCA Advantages partner Mills & Mills LLP is here for you . Learn more about the OCA ' s partnership with Mills & Mills LLP at www . chiropractic . on . ca / mills-and-mills .
This document is made available by the OCA for use by its members . It is intended as information only and should not replace professional legal advice . It is current as of the date of publication .
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Identify who is responsible for obtaining , paying and maintaining professional memberships and insurance .
Determine how the associate will be paid .
Negotiate any appropriate restrictive covenants ( non-solicitation , confidentiality , non-competition ).
Specify whether expenses incurred by the associate ( phone allowance , car allowance , etc .) are covered .
Indicate how the relationship will be handled on termination of the agreement .
Considerations for Employee Agreements
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Ensure both parties are properly named on the agreement .
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