VIDEO · 20 APRIL 2023

Why Is An Employment Agreement Important? (Video)

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Reducing risk and uncertainty from the very beginning stages of employment is crucial for both employee and employer to encourage mutual understanding of expectations and responsibilities.

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Janna Young

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Reducing risk and uncertainty from the very beginning stages of employment is crucial for both employee and employer to encourage mutual understanding of expectations and responsibilities. BD&P Partner, Janna Young, explains how a carefully crafted employment agreement benefits all parties.

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