What you are signing.
WHAT TO READ CAREFULLY
Role and reporting line Remuneration and when it is paid Hours and location Leave entitlement Probation terms Notice periods, both ways Confidentiality Intellectual property Restrictions after leaving Termination provisions
WHAT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CLAUSES TYPICALLY SAY
That work produced belongs to the employer.
WHAT TO CHECK
Whether it extends beyond work done for them.
WHY THAT MATTERS
Broad clauses can capture your personal projects.
WHAT TO ASK FOR
A carve-out for unrelated personal work.
WHAT RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS DO
Limit what you may do after leaving.
WHAT TO CHECK
Duration Geographic scope What activities are restricted
WHAT TO BE CAUTIOUS OF
Broad restrictions on working in the industry.
WHAT PROBATION TERMS TYPICALLY INCLUDE
A shorter notice period during the period.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What confirmation requires.
WHAT TO CHECK ABOUT NOTICE
That it is reciprocal and reasonable.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Sign without reading Assume standard terms are standard
WHAT TO DO ABOUT ANYTHING UNCLEAR
Ask, before signing.
WHAT TO KEEP
A signed copy.
WHAT TO TAKE ADVICE ON
Anything unusual, particularly restrictions.
