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Development of an employment contract
An employment contract is an agreement between an employee and an employer, under which the employee undertakes to perform work in a certain specialty or position, and the employer undertakes to pay wages and provide proper working conditions.
This document protects the rights and interests of both parties to the employment relationship. A properly drawn up employment contract helps to avoid conflicts, litigation and financial losses.
Table 1: Types of employment contracts
| Classification | Type of contract | Features |
|---|---|---|
| By validity period | Perpetual | It is concluded for an indefinite period. |
| Term | It is concluded for a specific period. | |
| For the duration of a specific job | Valid until the completion of a specific job | |
| By laying form | Written | Is formalized in a written document |
| Oral | Details in the comparison table below | |
| Special shapes | Contract | A special form of fixed-term contract with extended terms |
| Remote work agreement | For remote workers | |
| Homework agreement | For employees working from home |
Why should you entrust the development of an employment contract to a professional lawyer?
Our lawyers don’t just fill out a template – we create a document that takes into account the specifics of your business, position, and working conditions. When developing a contract, we:
- We analyze the specifics of your activity and the requirements for the position
- We take into account current changes in legislation
- We prescribe clear rights and obligations of the parties
- We provide mechanisms for resolving potential conflicts
- We protect trade secrets and intellectual property
- We check the contract’s compliance with labor legislation requirements
Stages of working on an employment contract:
- Consultation and information gathering
- We discuss your needs and expectations
- We determine the specifics of the position and working conditions
- We clarify specific requirements for the employee
- Development of a draft contract
- We create an individual draft document
- We take into account all the discussed conditions
- We provide legal protection of your interests
- Coordination and finalization
- We discuss all points of the contract with you
- We make the necessary adjustments
- We provide the final version of the document
Before you start drafting a contract, it is important to decide on its form. Let’s compare oral and written employment contracts:
Table 2: Comparison of oral and written contracts
| Criterion | Oral contract | Written contract |
|---|---|---|
| Legality | Completely legal, especially during martial law | Mandatory in certain cases (work with trade secrets, minors) |
| Design | Application for employment + order + notification from the State Tax Service | Signed contract + order + DPS notification |
| Employee rights | All rights and warranties reserved. | All rights and warranties reserved. |
| Working conditions | The employer is obliged to notify the employee in writing about the conditions | All conditions are clearly spelled out in the contract. |
| Evidence base in disputes | It is more difficult to prove the details of the agreements | All conditions are recorded in writing |
| Change of conditions | It is more difficult to track and prove changes | Any changes are formalized by additional agreements. |
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In which cases is professional development of an employment contract especially important:
- When hiring top managers
- For employees with access to trade secrets
- In non-standard working conditions (remote work, flexible schedule)
- For creative workers and developers
- When registering foreign employees
- In the case of fixed-term employment relationships
Advantages of professional development:
- Saving time and resources. No need to study the legislation yourself and look for current sample documents.
- Reliable protection. A professionally drawn up contract protects against possible conflicts and litigation.
- Confidence in the future. Clear wording and well-thought-out conditions help to avoid misunderstandings in the future.
- Compliance with the law. A guarantee that all clauses of the contract comply with current legislation.
The cost of the service depends on the complexity of the contract and the specifics of your situation. You can find out the exact price during a free preliminary consultation. Fill out the form below to discuss your case with a specialist.
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