Mastering the Art of Employment and Contractor Agreements
Thursday, September 19, 2024
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Subject Matter Expert: Tenicia Moulden, Esq.
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OVERVIEW
Gain essential insights and practical skills to create robust employment and contractor agreements. This workshop is designed for small business owners, first-generation entrepreneurs, and businesses wanting to better understand contracts.
Key Topics Covered:
- Designing Contracts for Clarity and Fairness:
- Defining Roles and Responsibilities: Specify duties, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Using Plain Language: Avoid legal jargon; write in clear, straightforward terms.
- Fair Negotiation Practices: Ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
- Incorporating Flexibility: Allow room for adjustments based on future circumstances.
- Key Elements of Employment Contracts:
- Specify Employment Terms: Job title, description, duration, and probationary periods.
- Outline Compensation and Benefits: Detailed salary, bonuses, and benefits.
- Include Confidentiality Agreements: Protect sensitive company information.
- Define Termination Conditions: Clear conditions for ending employment.
- Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Methods for resolving contract-related disputes.
- Navigating Independent Contractor Agreements:
- Define Scope of Work: Detail tasks, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Specify Payment Terms: Compensation details, schedule, and reimbursement conditions.
- Duration and Termination Clauses: Contract length and termination terms.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of the work produced.
- Indemnification and Liability: Protect your business from legal issues arising from the contractor’s work.
- Legal Implications of Contractual Terms:
- Ensure Legal and Enforceable Terms: Compliance with current laws.
- Carefully Craft Key Legal Clauses: Non-compete, non-disclosure, and indemnification.
- Plan for Potential Breaches: Define consequences and remedies for breaches.
- Stay Updated on Compliance: Regularly review contracts for legal updates.
- Select Appropriate Dispute Resolution Methods: Mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR
Tenicia Moulden, Esq.
Tenicia Moulden is a seasoned business attorney and coach dedicated to empowering first-generation entrepreneurs and business owners. With a background in finance and law, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Tenicia is the founder of Moulden Law, where she focuses on helping small business owners protect their ideas and grow their business assets through strategic legal advice, particularly in the realm of intellectual property.
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