Drafting 101: Employment Related Contracts 2016
Course Date: May 30, 2016
Total: 2h 41min
Drafting 101: Employment Related Contracts 2016
Course Date: May 30, 2016
Total: 2h 41min
Welcome and Introduction
Employment Agreements
- fixed term contracts
- indefinite term contracts
- best practices when providing clients with standard form agreements
Independent Contractor Agreements
- is he/she really a contractor or actually an employee?
- what are the risks if you get it wrong?
- how do you mitigate those risks within the agreement?
Networking Break
Drafting Specific Clauses
- notice clauses
- mitigation clauses
- restrictive covenants
- clauses to protect confidential information and intellectual property
Other Issues to Consider
- how to avoid constructive dismissal claims when changing the terms of the contract or implementing a new contract during employment
- how contracts interface with the Employment Standards Act and Workers Compensation Act
- what belongs in the employment contract vs. workplace policies
Closing Questions and Comments
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