If you’re in the process of launching a business or are reevaluating your employment contract, below are some key components that you should be sure to include!

1. KEY COMPONENTS OF AN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

2. Employment contracts
contain all of the
requirements and
standard terms between
an employer and
employee, making them
one of the most
significant legal
documents you will need
for your business

3. If you’re planning
on launching a
business or
creating an
employment
contract, here are
some important
points to include

4. A detailed job
description
thoroughly explains
an individual's role
and responsibilities,
as well as outlines
what is expected of
them and their
limitations

5. • Pay details refers to whether
your employee will be
getting paid weekly or bi-
weekly, as well as designate
approved payment methods.
• Pay detail can also
include bonus pay or
overtime

6. The following criteria
determines the days and
hours of work per week
an employee is expected
to perform:
• Full-time or part
time?
• Salary or hourly?
• Weekends?

7. This outlines which
holidays the office is
closed and whether or not
these holidays are
considered paid or unpaid

8. • This covers the time
allotted for the loss of
loved ones, illnesses,
and days for jury duty.
• It's important to note if
any documents are
required for proof,
such as a doctor's
note

9. This should provide:
• A reason for dismissal
• Any notices or warnings
given,
• A date that the employee
was fired

10. When you hire a new employee, you should have them
read the contract carefully before signing
Remember to highlight the most important parts and
offer them a copy to keep for their records

11. If you aren’t sure how go about completing your
contract, hire a Los Angeles business attorney to
help you.