Overview
Employment agreements remain one of the most important tools employers can use to reduce risk, set clear expectations, and support consistent workplace practices. As organizations review templates, adopt new technologies, and rely on more flexible staffing models, even familiar contract language can raise new and costly issues. This next session in our Build a Better Employment Agreement series will provide practical guidance on drafting and updating employment agreements with a focus on emerging risks, the proper use of contract terms, and common pressure points for employers.
Format
This complimentary 1-hour webinar will help employers identify where employment agreement drafting can go wrong—and how to make template language clearer, more enforceable, and better aligned with day-to-day workplace practices. We’ll explain the difference between agreement terms and policy language, address the risks of relying on AI-generated contract wording, and review best practices for seasonal, fixed-term, and rolling term arrangements.
Topics to be covered include:
- Why not to use AI for your agreements
- Differences between employment agreements and policies
- Recovery of money clauses
- Fixed term / rollover / Seasonal workers,
- Impact of rolling term contracts
- Contract extensions & best practices
Audience and Learning Objectives
This session is designed for in-house counsel, human resources professionals, and anyone involved in drafting or updating employment agreements within their organization. Attendees who regularly navigate issues such as benefits, hybrid work, and resignations will benefit from clear, practical guidance grounded in current legal requirements.