About to sign a new contract? Get it checked first.
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Most people sign an employment contract without reading every clause closely, understandably, they're dense and full of legal language. The problem is that's exactly when a restraint clause, a discretionary bonus structure, or a one-sided variation clause gets missed, and by the time it matters, you've already signed.
Worth checking before you sign
- Restraint of trade or non-compete clauses, and how broad they are.
- Whether bonuses or commissions are guaranteed or fully discretionary.
- Your notice period, and whether it's genuinely reciprocal.
- Any clause letting your employer unilaterally change your role, hours, or location.
Send us the contract, or the specific clauses you're unsure about, and we'll help you understand what you're actually agreeing to, while there's still time to ask for a change.
Common questions
Restraint of trade clauses, how your pay and bonuses are structured (and how much is discretionary), notice periods, and any clause about intellectual property or confidentiality. These are the ones most likely to matter later.
Yes, and it's far easier to negotiate before you sign than to challenge a clause afterwards. A reasonable request to adjust an unclear or one-sided clause is a normal part of accepting a new role.
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