Many countries now have laws relating to employment contracts and what should be in them. If you are employing someone for the first time or if you are moving to another country or state take some time to find out about any relevant regulations.
http://www.businesslink.org
Navigate to ‘Regulations and tax’ then ‘Employment regulations’
Information on contracts of employment in England – documents can be downloaded ir required.
http://www.acas.org.uk
Information from ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Advisory Service) including
their publications (UK). Select ‘Employment topics’ then ‘Recruitment and starting
work’.
http://content.monster.ie/working/rights/
Article on requirements in Ireland.
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/careers/jobsearchtech/library/weekly/aa012901.htm
General article on labour laws (or the lack of them) in the USA.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/employment.html
American site
http://www.eeonews.com/
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