Top 7 things to look out for before signing an Employment Contract

Have you just been offered a new job? Or have you been promoted at your current job? Congratulations!!

This is a very exciting moment for you and its so easy to get caught up in the hype that you  might forget to look out for a few important points before signing THE contract.

1. Is it a fixed term contract to is its permanent?

Fixed term contact

This is a type of job contract where a company is hiring you for specific time period or for a specific project. This could be for 6 months, 2 years or 5 years – this doesn’t necessarily mean that your job contract will not be renewed after the expiration of the said duration, but there no requirement for the employer to renew the contract when it is over.gartenmöbel design
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Permamenet Contract

Unlike fixed term contacts, a permanent contract means that your contract has no specific expiration date. However it may still be terminated be either party in accordance to Omani labour law.

2. What is the Job and your role?

Its very important that your know what your job title is and exactly what your new role is. You should know whats expected of you and feel confident that you can meet the job expectations. Most jobs will have some on-the-job training and may involve a handover period from the previous employee with that role.

3. Renumeration and Benefits

Make sure you understand your salary (basic salary as well as gross) and that what you’re offered is reflected on what you were promised before signing the contract.

The contract will also mention your vacation days which must be a minimum of 30 days per year as per Omani Labour Law. How you can take these days off may also be outlined in the contract.

4. Working Hours

Make sure you understand your working hours and if your are expected to work weekends and how overtime works. Sometimes your employer may expect you to work longer hours when needed without getting paid for it. Make sure you understand how that works before signing.

5. Terms of Termination

Your contract should outline how the job relationship can be terminated. As in by 30 days written notice from either party or immediately if misconduct was discovered etc. It should also outline the reasons of which the employer may terminate the agreement. Sometimes this part of the contract is purposely drafted unclearly. Remember, when in doubt, Ask!

6. Restrictive Clauses

A lot of employers will put in some terms in employment contracts that can restrict the employee’s actions during and maybe even after employment. These include but are not limited to:

• Non-compete clauses – these precept you from working with any competitors in the future
• Non-solicitation clauses – these prevent you from poaching suppliers and clients of your former employer at your next job
• Non- dealing clauses – these prevent you from dealing with customers of your former employer
• Non-poaching clauses- these prevent you from poaching your former colleagues.

Breaching this clause may result in your former employer from taking legal action against you and your current employer (if involved).

7. Confidentiality

Most employment contracts will include a confidentiality clause to protect the employer’s trade secrets and client list. Sometimes these confidentiality clauses are effective even after end of employment. Make sure you understand what you are expected to keep quiet about and what you’re allowed to share with others.

In summary, the above is a brief outline of what to look out for in any new employment agreement you may come across. Be sure to always read the fine print and if you are unsure about anything do not wait until after you start your job to ask about it.