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Employment Contract

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    There are different kinds of employment sectors in India. Depending upon the kind of sector you are joining, i.e. public/government sector or private sector, different kinds of laws apply to you. Most employment laws and regulations in India apply mainly to the public sector or industrial workmen. For professionals in the private sector, the law provides very few safeguards, which is why most of your rights and duties relating to your employment are governed by your employment contract. This is why it is essential to know the legal and organizational processes involved while entering into any workspace.

    Research While Applying For Jobs

    By Malavika Rajkumar | 0 comment
    The terms of your employment contract will capture facts, rights, duties, and obligations that relate to you and your employer. These terms are based on your calibre, your expectations, your employer'
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    Important Details in a Contract

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    All contracts start with the description of who you are, your role in the organization and details of your job. This is an example of how the first term of your employment contract would look like:“XY
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    Restrictive Terms in Contract

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    There may be restrictive terms mentioned in your contract. In India, you have a fundamental right to practice any trade, profession or conduct any business. However, this is not an unlimited freedom.Y
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    Confidentiality Clause/Non-Disclosure Clause

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    What is Confidentiality?The organization or company you are employed with has a right to protect its trade secrets and other confidential business dealings. Hence, a clause in your employment contract
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    Terms of Employment

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    To ensure that your rights as an employee in the private sector are protected, you must carefully read and understand the terms of your employment contract. It will not only mention the basic terms li
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    Non-Compete Clause

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    A non-compete clause in an employment contract restricts a current employee from competing with their employer in the same or similar area of business as the employer.Some examples are:If H is in the
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    Non-Solicitation Clause

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    Poaching of Co-WorkersIf there is a non-solicitation clause in your agreement, you cannot enlist other employees of the company in a business, trade, or profession that would harm the interest of the
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    Training Bonds

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    What are Training Bonds?In some cases, an employer may make you sign a training bond. According to the terms of this bond, you will have to work for that company for a specified period of time. You ca
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    Job Offer

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    When an employer is willing to hire you and gives you a job offer, they must:Communicate to you about the offer Specify the job role and the terms of the job Offer some remuneration/salary/benefits in
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    Accepting Your Job Offer in Writing

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    Acceptance Only After NegotiationsMake sure that you finish all your negotiations for any change in the offer and only then accept the job. This is because once you accept the offer, your employer wil
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    Documents for Prospective Employer

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    Before you are appointed, employers may ask you to submit some documents to check whether you are eligible for the job. Some of them are:Documents from Old EmployerRelieving Letter (if applicable)Your
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    Importance of a Written Contract

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    You will get a written employment contract only after you accept the job offer. The written contract will include all the details of the offer letter and more details provided by the employer. With a
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    Content of an Employment Contract

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    In order to safeguard all your rights as an employee, you should make sure:You have a written employment contract. It is easier to resolve any disagreements or disputes if you have all the terms in wr
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    Notice Period to Terminate Employment

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    What is Notice Period?When you decide to terminate your employment, you are required to let the employer know by giving them advance notice of your intention to leave. This is called the notice period
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    Fired From Your Job

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    If your employer fires you from the job, it may either be according to the notice period or any other terms given in your contract. Your employer may terminate your job if:Employment-Related DisputesY
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    Remedies for Violation of Contract

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    For Violation of ContractIf there has been an instance of violation of your work contract, your only remedy is to go to court or arbitration. If your office has a trade union, you can approach them.Fo
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    Why is it better to have a written employment contract, as compared with an oral one?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    Can my employer ask me to not work with a rival firm if I quit the job?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    Can my employer ask me to sign a document after I quit my job, where I am not supposed to discuss the work done by me?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    If my employer is vague while giving me the job offer, does it mean that he is offering me the job?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    What is the difference between a Public Provident Fund Account and an Employees’ Provident Fund Account?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    What is a joining bonus?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    What should I do if I want to leave my job?
    ResolvedAdrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    What is a HR policy?
    ResolvedAdrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    If I change my job, will I have to get a new Public Provident Fund made?
    ResolvedAdrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    Why is it important to understand the terms in your employment contract?
    ResolvedAdrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    What will happen If I violate the confidentiality/non-disclosure clause in my employment contract?
    ResolvedAdrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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    Can I withdraw my acceptance of a job offer after I have accepted it?
    ResolvedAdrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 10 months ago • Employment Contract
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