Looking at Employment Contracts

Key Learning Points

DON’T: Sign without thinking
INSTEAD: Read your contract carefully
DON’T: Assume it makes sense
INSTEAD: Understand the terminology
DON’T: Settle for unfair conditions
INSTEAD: Know your rights
DON’T: Be unreasonable
INSTEAD: Be firm but fair

Synopsis

Sanjay, the union rep, and several others offer some practical advice.

Sanjay is the union rep for Cutting Edge employees. He is not happy about their employment contracts or the new “at will” conditions announced by Carol and Marcus. Some members of the staff are shocked when they receive their latest “contracts” and learn they are only for a week at a time. Sanjay stresses the importance of reading a contract carefully and being familiar with the terminology before signing anything. Carol is unimpressed, pointing out there are always others looking for a job. Sam does a practice contract negotiation with Casey who gives in to all his demands.

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