ANNOUNCER: I’m here with Christian Jannetta from the Commercial Litigation Department at Cohen Highley Lawyers. You mentioned that for anyone being hired, or for that matter, for anyone hiring someone, there’s a few key steps that should be taken.
CHRISTIAN: Yes. First, it’s best to have things in writing. An employment relationship is a contractual one, so it only makes sense to have a properly drafted employment contract that sets out the terms of the relationship.
ANNOUNCER: And?
CHRISTIAN: Well, further to this, the more detailed the contract is, the better. Also, it’s important that contract comply with the applicable Employment Standards legislation.
ANNOUNCER: What else?
CHRISTIAN: Ideally, an employment contract should be signed by the employer and employee at the time of hiring. While an employment contract can be introduced later on, there are inherent difficulties and legalities that make this more complicated.
ANNOUNCER: So, get everything on the table and signed right from the start.
CHRISTIAN: That’s right.
