What to Include in an Employment Contract
Employment contracts can seem complicated but they don't have to be. Employers in Maryland often struggle with creating employment contracts because they don't know where to start or what to include to keep themselves and their company protected.
What should an employment contract include? In this post we will discuss the benefits of creating an employment contract and what basic elements they should include to keep everyone's best interests in mind.
An employment contract can help you define what is expected of the employee, which can be very helpful in the event you ever have problems with an employee and you are thinking of termination.
An employment contract should include a description of any and all job requirements and duties. A contract should also list the name of the position, the place of employment and how many hours the employee is expected to work each week.
A contract should list the length of the employment and what conditions will impact an extension, reduction or termination in employee. These terms should be written clearly so there are no legal questions or issues after an employee's contract has ended. In regards to an employee's termination with or without cause, the contract should specify what will happen if this occurs, including any severance packages that will be available.
Employment contracts should also include information on the employee's benefits, compensation and any other issues that need to be addressed in the agreement. This could mean including language about non-disclosure and non-compete clauses if you choose to include this in an employment contract.
These are just basic elements that should be considered when drafting an employment contract. Employers should consult human resources and employment law attorneys for more specific advice on employment contracts.
Source: Chron, "What Are the Basic Elements of the Employment Contract?" Cheryl Withrow