Contract of Employment?
920838
you don't need a lawyer, go to the labor board.  that is free.
1161168
The validity of the contract will not be affected by the place of signing or preparartion.\n\nFor other details u should explain the nature of arrangement.
759487
Depends where you are in the world.  In the UK employees have very little rights before two years employment.  Minimum pay, health and safety, minimum vacation.  They can be sacked pretty much at will.  After two years employment (full or part time) the worker has the full rights of UK law (including mandatory vacation, sick pay, pension rights, entitlement to unfair dismissal appeals etc.)  \n\nThis is all without a paper contract.  In giving you employment, a court would deem that a contract had been entered into, even if nothing was signed.
1066037
Yes, it could be a binding contract, depending on what it says.  Any written document you sign can be legally interpreted to be a contract, and most are.  This is why you ALWAYS need to read the fine print an be sure you know what you are signing.  \n\nConsult a business lawyer in your community, or seek help from your local legal aid society if you cannot afford one.  It is very possible that the handyman does have a legitimate case against you if he/she turned down other paying work to honor their scheduling commitment to you, and now has lost income because of your cancellation.  Even for a small contract they can take you to small claims court, which will cost you a lot of time and energy to defend, so best to be open-minded and fair about reaching some kind of settlement with the handyman quickly.
542039
Have a look in the yellow pages under:\n\nNinja Contracts\nNinja Hire    etc......\n\nPhone a few numbers and ask them.
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HOW SHOULD I KNOW \n\nPAY A LAWYER \n\nDONT TRUST THE EMPLOYER
162693
Contract help is generally when you work for a temporary employment firm/agency usually for a specified period of time. You are not an employee of the place where you are working. Today, most temp agencies/firms allow you to join their health insurance plans.
117035
None.  Your work schedule is a matter of agreement between you and your employer.  If you're in a union, then the collective bargaining agreement spells out the details of the agreement.  If you're not in a union, then the terms are whatever you negotiate.  Most non-union workers have little room to negotiate, since the only power they have is the power to quit.  If you're prepared to go work elsewhere, then go ahead and limit your availability.  Good luck to you.
1037561
you have the right to ask for it.  go to HR dept, and ask for it.  it is a standard employee /recruitment procedure.  the guy who takes care of your documentation probably very busy or too lazy.  yo have to get it, cause it may not be on your best interest if you have problems with your employement, without proper documents.. it is your fault, as much as the company;s fault for failure to obtain those documents/contract.
964763
Going back to your contract, you said it doesn't mention a method of resignation, but you didn't say if the contract states if you're required to be there x amount of time.  Pour over it very carefully.  We cannot give you a definitive answer without actually knowing every word in your contract, so it wouldn't matter if someone who answered was familiar with the law or not.\n\nAs far as walking in and quitting tomorrow, it's simply just poor business etiquette to not give an employer any notice of resignation.  It only makes you look bad, especially for any future references.  Any decent new employer would respect the fact that you need to give notice to your current employer.
708799
First of all I'd recommend you come up with a contract for clients. Right now you are using verbal agreements and emails as you said above. That will hold up to some degree but to put everything in writing and having your client sign a contract with you before the job ensures your payment one way or another. The emails will hold up in small claims court but you may end up with less than your bill states because you did not have a solid written contract with your client. In the end the it will be your word against his with the emails swaying it your way. Though again, get agreements in writing to have a record of the transaction. With that situations like this will be very easy to resolve without alot of hassle and "he said, she said". Good luck and next time get it in writing.
563313
All depends upon contract.
40620
No one can give you the right answer, based on the limited information in your question.\n\nIt is different in each state. do a search for employment laws in your state to get the correct answer.
366377
They hire you first as a short term contract employee (you sign a short term contract).  If they like you after the contract, they may offer you a real position ("hire" you)
399120
No it is not fair,however make sure that the contract does not have a clause that allows for changes. If I were you I would let a labor lawyer look it over. Then the lawyer can go over your options such as civil actions or a charge with the labor board ect.
887662
The contract is allowed because of the training given to the employee.  Thus, it can bind the employee for a number of years which is the cost of the training.  If you really wanted to question the contract, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor.  Further, if you realy do not want the contract, do not sign it and look for other companies that will suit your plans.
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You have got a contract but it is a verbal contract. by law you should have written contract of employment within 6 weeks of starting the job.  You should really ask for a proper contract but before you do write down what you consider are the terms of your current contract.  Hours of work, break times, Holiday arrangements, pay review dates etc. and when you ask for a written contract give your boss these details and tell him that is what you consider should be in it. You can also point our that you are entitled to one by law.\nIn fact it is in the interests of the firm to have written contracts because should they have a dispute which has to go to a tribunal they tribunal will hold this failure on their part as a heavy factor against them and if you can say you asked for one and did not get it that would be in your favour\nYou do need to see an experienced employment law lawyer as it is a very complex area of law but the CAB should be able to advise on that