If you’ve been searching for a new job, then you’re probably familiar with the concept of a job application. But have you ever considered the legal implications of applying for a job? More and more employers are turning to written contracts to protect their interests. To ensure that you’re aware of what’s required of you as a new employee, this article will briefly discuss the various types of contracts you may encounter when applying for a new job, as well as some tips for negotiating the terms of your employment.
Written Contract
If you’re lucky enough to get a call back from the employer that hired you over a year ago and they’re willing to offer you the same position, you may not need to negotiate any contracts at all. But even if you do, you can use a contract as a guide to help you navigate the legal waters. A written contract will also serve as your proof of employment. If you’ve been hired based on an oral agreement, you’re going to need some sort of documentation to prove that you were indeed hired (and that you’re not simply kidding around and trying to scam your way to a new job).
First Contract
When you first start working, you may be asked to sign a ton of paperwork. Most of this paperwork won’t matter once you get the hang of things. But one of the forms you’ll need to sign is a contract. This contract will govern your employment relationship with the company. Be sure to review any contract very carefully before signing it. Especially if it’s a standard contract you didn’t write yourself, it may not contain all the nuanced information you need to know about your rights and responsibilities as a new employee. Once you’ve signed a contract with a new employer, you cannot negotiate its terms. You need to honor what you’ve agreed to.
Employment Contract
There are several variations of the contract for employee, but they all share certain commonalities. First, they’re all contracts relating to your employment. Therefore, it’s important that you review and understand the terms of this contract carefully before agreeing to them. Moreover, all contracts for employee should be reviewed by a lawyer to ensure that you’re not missing out on any legal protections that may be available to you. You should also have an opportunity to ask questions about the contract before you sign it. Once you’ve signed a contract for employee, you cannot negotiate its terms. You need to honor what you’ve agreed to.
This may seem like a lot of legal jargon, but a contract is simply a formal agreement between two or more parties. If you’ve ever taken a business class, you know that contracts are all about obligations. You have obligations to the company you’re currently working for. But you also have obligations to your new employer. To satisfy these obligations, you’ll need to do your best to honor what you’ve agreed to. This may mean working long hours, even after your regular working hours are over. It may also mean that your paycheck can’t keep up with the increasing cost of living. But as long as you’re fulfilling your obligations, you’re doing the right thing.
As a new employee, you also have the right to be protected from unfair practices. For example, if your new employer decides to cut costs by offering you less money or a lower rate of pay, then it’s likely that you’re being discriminated against. You should know that if this happens, you can file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Tips For Negotiating Contracts
Even if you’ve had prior experience working with contracts, they can still be very tricky to negotiate. Because employment contracts are governed by federal law, they are by nature non-negotiable. This means that once you’ve accepted a job offer, the employer has the right to change almost everything about your contract. They can change your hours, your pay, the scope of the work you’ll be doing, and even the location of your workstation. And it doesn’t matter if you’ve put in a lot of effort or if they’ve given you a good reason for the change. If the employer wants to shift the work you’re doing, they can and most likely will do it. So, as a new employee, it’s important to be prepared for this reality. You’re going to have to make some serious concessions if you want to keep your job. If you need some help navigating this minefield, then you may want to consider seeking the advice of an experienced employment lawyer.