This article was co-authored by Srabone Monir, JD. Srabone Monir, Esq., is an Attorney based in New York. She received her JD from the St. John's University School of Law in 2013, and has used her legal training in positions for 32BJ SEIU, the New York Legal Assistance Group, and Disability Rights New York. She is currently a Principal Law Clerk with the New York State Supreme Court. She is also a VA Accredited Attorney as of 2015 and is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and in New York.
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An employment contract legally defines the relationship between the employers and the employees. Both parties have to sign and agree to the contract before the employee can start working. Writing an employment contract is a necessary part of hiring someone to work for you. A well-written contract clarifies expectations and protects you in case of termination, resignation, or wage disputes. It replaces any prior verbal agreements between you and the employee.