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Employment Agreements: Why Are They Important for Employers?

Employment contracts allow employers to spell out specific terms and conditions to apply to the employment relationship. Among the advantages of using formal employment agreements is the ability to reduce or limit employee entitlements at the time of dismissal. However, to be effective, contracts must be carefully drafted. The careless use of “boilerplate” contract templates can impair or completely undermine the validity of such documents.

The employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can draft contracts of employment and other agreements which are clear and concise, and which will meet your organization’s specific needs while complying with all applicable statutes and legal requirements. We can develop unique employment contracts tailored to each individual employee, in order to take into consideration various factors at play.

If you attempt to construct an employment contract without the assistance of a knowledgeable employment lawyer, or present it to an employee at an inappropriate time in the employment relationship, you run the risk of exposing yourself to possible litigation. Changing any aspect of an employee’s job without having them sign a new employment agreement may leave you open to a constructive dismissal lawsuit.

Ensure that your rights are protected by consulting with our team of responsive and experienced employment lawyers in Ontario, Alberta or B.C.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discussed everything you need to know about employment agreements on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

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Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts

Whether on their own or as part of a comprehensive employment agreement, restrictive covenants can also help employers establish certain obligations and restrictions that survive the termination of the employment relationship. But restrictive covenants are effective only if they are carefully prepared with a firm understanding of how courts view these special types of agreements – views that are constantly evolving as such matters are continually litigated in today’s challenging economic and competitive environment.

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