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COVID-19 and employment contracts: Provisions for consideration

Employers looking to amend and update employment contracts with current employees should be mindful of the elements that must be satisfied for the agreement to be found valid and enforceable.

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You’ve wined them, you’ve dined them…and they’ve stood you up: What employers can do when jobseekers fail to commit

Although the interview process is generally quite stressful for employees, it’s no walk in the park for employers either. A lot of time, energy and resources go into courting a candidate. So, it’s fair to say that when a winner finally is selected and they’ve signed their shiny new employment contract, it hurts when they’re a no-show on their first day.

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Lack of clear warning voids termination provision

It has become harder and harder to have a binding termination provision in an employment agreement, but it can still be done. Several cases provide further details.

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