Review

Contract Review

Almost all jobs require employees to sign a written employment contract before they begin. The employment contract is the most important document for an employee’s job. Probably the most critical feature of an employment contract is the termination clause, as it defines how much severance an employee receives when their employment is terminated. Some other terms employees need to know are vacation entitlements, non-solicitation and non-competition clauses, confidentiality clauses, and more. While an employee may be ecstatic about starting a new job, all employees should know what they’re signing up for when they sign the new employment contract.

Negotiate

Employment contracts are written in a way that favours the employer. At times, it can take employee’s rights away. Once an employee has a full understanding of the legal terms in the employment contract, they should not be afraid to negotiate terms that will protect themselves.

Advice

Spending the time before signing an employment contract, will save time, effort and money, especially when employment comes to an end. If you are presented with an employment contract, contact Toronto Employment Lawyer Jason Wong for review at (647) 242-5961 or jason@wongemploymentlaw.com.