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Jun 26, 2019 · Transitioning existing employees to new contracts, whether they be in writing for the first time or new written contracts with proper drafting, is tricky. In order for a contract to be valid, “consideration” must be given to the employee in exchange for their agreement to the terms.
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Aug 18, 2021 · To sum up, an employer is NOT allowed to force an employee to accept contract amendments without sufficient consideration (value bargained for in exchange of accepting the new contractual terms) by threatening the employee that he or she would be fired if the new contractual terms were refused.
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Employees without a written employment contract have nothing to worry about, as they are legally able to work for their employer. In this situation, the employment relationship would operate under a verbal employment contract. The verbal employment agreement will contain implied terms of employment that are governed by the Employment Standards Act,...
Employers and employees should keep in mind that if the terms of the employment relationship are not found in writing, it may be difficult to prove the existence of certain terms should a dispute arise.The Court would have to make a decision on the existence of certain terms based on the credibility of those involved, which can be highly subjective...
Where an employee has commenced employment under a verbal employment agreement, employers should tread carefully before attempting to implement a written agreement to replace it. If an employer tries to limit the employee’s entitlements under the common law created by the verbal employment agreement, the implementation of a written replacement agre...
If you are an employee and have questions related to your verbal employment agreement or an employerwith employees operating under a verbal employment agreement, our team of experienced workplace lawyers at Achkar Law can help. Contact us today at 1 (800) 771-7882 or email info@achkarlaw.com, and let us help you find the solutions you need to move ...
Jun 9, 2022 · The common law doctrine of freedom of contract applies to all employment laws, which restrict any one party from forcing another into a contractual relationship. There is no legal obligation for an employee to sign a new employment contract.
Sep 15, 2022 · According to an article from Minken Employment Lawyers, for a contract to be valid, there must have been an offer and acceptance, the contract and its terms must not be unconscionable or illegal, and there must be consideration – as in, a benefit for each party – for entering into the contract.
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Feb 18, 2020 · The most common mistake SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises) make is hiring employees without signing a written employment contract. Why? Because without a written employment contract, courts will impose obligations you would not have considered taking.
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Even if the employee signs the contract, the terms may not be able to be legally enforced by the employer at a later date. In another common example, an employer may send an employment candidate an offer letter that details only the essential terms of the hiring contract.
