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Whether you have one employee or one thousand, your business relies on others to provide goods and services, manage staff, and otherwise keep everything running. Given the importance of these relationships, they should each be governed by an Employment Contract that sets forth the mutual responsibilities and duties of both parties. A document of this magnitude of importance should only be drafted by experienced and knowledgeable Business Attorney from Jurado & Associates, P.A.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Basics of an Employment Contract<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other business legal instruments, such as Corporate Bylaws<\/a> and Noncompete Agreements<\/a>, Florida has no requirements or regulations for an Employment Contract. However, do not let their optional nature diminish their importance: To protect your business, it is imperative to have a professionally drafted document governing every employment relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At its most basic level, an Employment Contract must provide all the terms and conditions of employment, including details regarding both the employer and the employee, specifics of compensation, the obligations of both parties, and events or conditions that could result in the termination of the contract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some businesses use oral employment contracts\u2014especially for employees who are closely associated with the employee\u2014it is always advisable to have it in writing, since the details are easier for each party to remember and for you to prove in court. In addition to being a signed written instrument, an adequate employment contract must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n