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During business formation, it may be wise to consider contracts

On Behalf of | Jun 13, 2018 | Business Formation & Planning

As Florida residents get ready to move forward with creating their small businesses, they will have many factors to consider and steps to take. In particular, they may want to understand how beneficial having employment contracts in place could be. These documents could act as safeguards that any new employer may want to explore during business formation.

The information included in such a contract can vary from position to position and from company to company. In general, these contracts often involve an explanation of job duties, what actions could lead to dismissal and what types of benefits the employee may be entitled to. Some employers may also want to consider including noncompete and nondisclosure clauses as well as how intellectual property rights may apply to the employment relationship.

Not only will this information help the prospective employee understand his or her position, but it could also help the employer understand how to utilize the employee. Additionally, a properly worded agreement could help an employer avoid being unable to terminate an employee due to technicalities, and it could also protect the employer’s ability to make changes to schedules or benefits. These contracts can essentially act as another layer of protection.

During business formation, Florida company owners will have much on their minds. As a result, they may think that creating employment contracts is not important. However, skipping this action could set a business up for potential legal issues in the future. In order to better understand other benefits of these contracts, interested parties may want to speak with knowledgeable attorneys.