Question 1

What does this service comprise?

Accepted Answer

This service involves custom preparing an Employment Agreement to your exact needs, covering all aspects of the employment relationship from duties to termination.

Question 2

What aspects will the agreement regulate?

Accepted Answer

• Job title, duties and responsibilities;
• Compensation, bonuses and commission structures;
• Hours and location of work;
• Leave entitlements (annual, sick, family responsibility);
• Benefits and allowances;
• Deductions from compensation;
• Intellectual property and confidentiality;
• Restraint of trade provisions; and
• Termination procedures and notice periods.

Question 3

How does this differ from an Independent Contractor Agreement?

Accepted Answer

An employment agreement creates an employer-employee relationship with associated statutory protections under the LRA and BCEA. An independent contractor agreement is for service providers who work autonomously. We also offer [Independent Contractor Agreements](/southafrica/southafrica-custom-independent-contractor-consulting-agreement) if that better suits your needs.

Question 4

How long does delivery take?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 3 business days from when we receive your completed questionnaire. If you need your Employment Agreement sooner, we offer an Express Delivery option which guarantees delivery within 1 business day. You can select Express Delivery as an add-on during checkout.

Question 5

What if I need changes to my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your order includes 2 rounds of revisions at no additional cost, which must be requested within 1 week of receiving your draft. This ensures you have ample opportunity to review the document and request any adjustments. Additional revision rounds beyond this can be arranged at a nominal fee.

Question 6

Who will draft my Employment Agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your Employment Agreement will be prepared by a qualified South African attorney with a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in employment law. Our attorney ensures compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and other relevant legislation.

Question 7

What information will I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

After purchase, you'll receive a detailed questionnaire asking about employer and employee details, job title and duties, remuneration and benefits, working hours and location, leave entitlements, probation period, restraint of trade requirements, and termination provisions.

Question 8

Will my agreement comply with South African employment law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your Employment Agreement will be drafted to comply with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act where applicable, and any relevant sectoral determinations. Our attorney ensures all minimum statutory requirements are met.

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