Instruction
1-Explore employment contracts.
Do research in the library database, internet search, and ask some friends. Try to dig deeper and determine if you will need employee contracts. Find out what the benefits and detriments are to having one verses not having one.
Research what the common language is. Which clauses are usually involved? Are there any covenants not to compete?
Do you agree with the advice on Nolo? http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/written-employment-contracts-pros-cons-30193.html
What are the precautions business owners should take when getting legal advice from the internet?
2-Research employee handbooks.
Review The SBA’s Employee Guidelines
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-manage-employees
Review several employee handbooks.
Here is an example: http://www.valvesoftware.com/company/Valve_Handbook_LowRes.pdf
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Design and draft an employment contract to use in your new company.
Design and draft an Employee Handbook.
TASK-Learn about Contract Law
Read Modules 26, 27 Wiley CPA Examination Review, Volume 1, Outlines and Study Guides, 39th Edition 2012-2013
https://library-books24x7-com.prx-stratford.lirn.net/toc.aspx?site=ZOSQK&bookid=49794&refid=ZOSQK
Read Chapter 3.2 - The Law of Contract in The Handbook of International Trade: A Guide to the Principles and Practice of Export, Second Edition
https://library-books24x7-com.prx-stratford.lirn.net/toc.aspx?site=ZOSQK&bookid=21098&refid=ZOSQK
Explore Contracts your company will need.
Make a list of contracts your company will need.
Design a plan of how to deal with breach of contracts.
Write a generic breach of contract letter that you could use for a potential breach.
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Breach-of-Contract-Letter