Employment Contracts

As a business owner or manager, you hire employees on a regular basis. Many employers in Alberta fail to realize the importance of having well-drafted and legally enforceable written employment contracts in place.

Contracts are designed to define the employee-employer relationship and protect your interests should there be any dispute or the need to terminate a particular employee.

Terminating an employee can be one of the most time-consuming and expensive endeavors for an employer, particularly a small or medium business that has not budgeted for it.

What is the importance of a properly-drafted employment contract?

When there is no written employment contract or it is poorly written or executed, there will often be a dispute that must be resolved in court. Courts generally utilize the common law system to resolve cases.

Judges rely primarily on prior case law which can be unpredictable, and therefore risky for employers.

For this reason, it is best to implement an employment contract that clearly states the expectations, rights, and responsibilities of all parties.

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Conan Taylor

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Conan Taylor is the founding and Managing Partner of Taylor Janis Workplace Law, with offices across Alberta and BC. With a distinguished background as a Canadian Armed Forces pilot and extensive legal career, Conan now focuses on strategic leadership rather than active practice. He dedicates himself to building exceptional client relationships and expanding the firm’s specialized employment law services. His vision has established Taylor Janis as a dedicated workplace rights advocate for employees throughout Western Canada.

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