Letter to Client (Enclosing Draft Employment Agreement)

Summary

This precedent is a letter that a lawyer may use to send a draft employment agreement to a client for their review. This precedent includes practical guidance and drafting notes. When a client indicates their intention to hire an employee, counsel should advise the client on the benefits of having a written employment agreement that clearly outlines the terms and conditions of employment, as well as the potential risks of failing to do so. Having a written employment agreement can serve to reduce the employer's liability in the event of termination. Counsel may wish to provide a letter such as this precedent in order to clearly outline for their client the key features of an employment agreement. For a precedent agreement to be provided to a client seeking an employment agreement, see the precedent: Employment Agreement. For more information on employment agreements, see the practice note: Employment Contracts, and the: Employment Agreement Drafting Checklist, and Employment Agreement ...