When reviewing your current employment contract or negotiating the terms of a new one, we encourage you to speak with our team to ensure your rights and interests – both current and future – are protected.
Some issues an employment contract might pose include contract breaches and restraint of trade. A breach of contract occurs when an employer does not adhere to the terms of an employment contract. In this instance, you – the employee – could be entitled to sue for damages. A restraint of trade clause attempts to prevent a former employee from working for competitors or from dealing with clients and staff after their employment has been terminated. A restraint of trade clause can seriously impact your future employment.
It is equally important to review and negotiate the terms of an employment contract when taking on a new role, particularly in senior managerial or executive positions. Your lawyer will again ensure the terms and conditions best reflect you, the employee, by leveraging a contract that is tailored to your needs, and advise how to reduce risk and improve job security.
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