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What should you expect from an employment contract?

On Behalf of | May 18, 2021 | employment contracts |

Getting a new job in Pennsylvania can mean opportunities to grow your career and expand your professional network. As you enter the beginning stages of forming a relationship with your employer, you may agree to sign an employment contract.

Familiarity with the purpose of this formal agreement may help you to feel more confident about signing your name. Your understanding can also help you to protect your rights as a new employee.

Job specifications

Prior to your interview, you probably read a job description that allowed you to ascertain whether or not you had the qualifications to apply. While informative, this description may have only provided a glimpse of your role in the organization. According to Indeed.com, an employment contract should give in-depth details about your responsibilities. Some of the topics that your contract may address include the following:

  • Compensation structure
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Company policies
  • Industry regulations

Employment expectations

Outside of your employer’s expectations of your work ethic, an employment contract may address other expectations that organizational leaders have for you. For example, you may need to sign a non-compete agreement that puts limitations on where you can get a job if you quit your current job. Your employer may also have a requirement for you to observe specific rules regarding your conduct.

Your employment contract can provide a valuable reference if you have questions about your role as an employee. If you ever feel unsafe or unfairly treated, you can use your employment contract as leverage to show the terms and conditions you signed and how they differ from your experience.