Questions tagged [employment-agreement]
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How to correctly say that I “changed my mind” and do it beautifully?
Not long ago, a company contacted me and offered me a job with them, since they were very interested in my candidacy. Communication proceeded easily, without breakdowns or other conflicts, everything ...
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HR make false promises before joining
I'm from India. I joined my new organisation 1 month ago.
Before joining recruiter/HR make promises that I will be working on the specific tool I’m only interested in but after joining manager and ...
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Sabbath Exemption on Saturdays [closed]
At my interview with my employer I told them that the only day I can't work is Saturdays due to my religious beliefs. I was told that was fine as long as I was ok with working on Sundays as the need ...
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Can my employer change the terms of my compensation in my employement contract, and do I have to agree with it? [closed]
Location: Ontario, Canada.
I'm current a full time employee at a small company in Ontario, Canada. My employment contract states that my yearly salary is X, and that I'm entitled to a bonus every year,...
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Startup going under - who owns the code? [closed]
I worked for a startup as a software developer. I never got an employment agreement. I never signed a NDA. I also never signed any non-compete document. In the beginning I was paid by direct deposit ...
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Company doesn't appear to be active in government registry
I'm offered a permanent position in a company.
When I look the company up, the company appears as "Inactive - Discontinued " since a few months before. This is in the federal registry. Name ...
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Company to contact future employers, if any, without my knowledge
On an employment contract i'm offered, there's a clause saying that The-Company can contact any one of my future employers in regard of my obligations -
"The-Company may inform prospective ...
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How to ask about potential breach before signing employment agreement
I just recently accepted a job offer and was sent the official employment agreement that I need to sign. I was reviewing the document and I noticed a clause that said I may be required to make ...
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Contract changed without permission
Before I state my question I would like to say that I'm not requesting legal advice. I've already reached out to a law firm regarding possible legal options.
I work through a contract agency as a ...
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Withdrawing form a job offer via a recruiter when "official" documents are to follow
My questions is tangentially related to this one (but slightly different): I've been offered a job, but my new employer won't give me a contract until after I give my notice
I have been given ...
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Is it fair for my company to ask that I handover my "Inventions" to them? [closed]
I've been employed at my current workplace for a few months now. This month all employees received an updated employment terms document, with one clause reading as follows:
This raises several ...
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What does it mean if I am non billable on my project yet a useful resource. Will they fire me?
I work as a non billable member in my company. But I complete my tasks assigned to me on time for my project. Is there a chance that in future my company will fire me just because I am non billable?
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Unemployment benefit: living in Canada, have worked in Germany [closed]
I have worked for 1 year and 3 months in Germany, and I was entitled to unemployment insurance in Germany up to six months with %60-%70 of my salary. I have recently moved to Canada, and I am ...
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New company gave me a job offer, but doesn't want the contract signed until my first day. Should I be worried?
I am currently working at company A. I got a job offer from company B after 10+ hours of interviews, references, a thorough background check, many conversations with HR etc. I am planning to give my ...
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How can I work simultaneously for more than one employer?
I am offered full time permanent contracts from three employers. Due to experience in the tasks of these jobs, I am confident I can fulfill all of them each day (by working around 12-14h per day). ...
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