When should an employment contract be signed?
Prior to the employee beginning work, he or she must sign an employment contract.
The contract may become unenforceable if the employee fails to sign it before starting employment.
If an employment contract is provided/signed after an employee has already worked for the company, the employer must offer the employee with something of value (legally known as “consideration”), such as a signing bonus, in order for the contract to be enforceable.
In each circumstance, determining the appropriateness of such a factor will be different.
Before delivering employment contracts to current employees, it is essential that you speak with an employment law attorney.