Definition

Noun: A legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. It specifies the rights, duties, and obligations of both parties.

Examples of Usage

• The new hire must sign the employment contract before starting work.
• Her employment contract includes details about her salary, working hours, and benefits.
• The company is reviewing the standard clauses in its employment contract.
• A breach of the employment contract can have legal consequences.

Advanced Usage

• "To be under an employment contract": To be legally bound by the terms of such an agreement.
  • Senior managers are usually under fixed-term employment contracts.
• "To enter into an employment contract": To formally agree to and sign the contract.
  • Both parties must freely enter into the employment contract for it to be valid.

Variants and Related Words

• Contract of employment: A synonymous term with identical meaning.
• Work contract: A more general term that can be synonymous but may also refer to contracts for specific projects or freelance work.
• Employment agreement: Often used interchangeably with "employment contract," though sometimes implies a less formal arrangement.

Synonyms

• Job contract
• Hiring agreement

Related Phrases

• Termination clause: A section within an employment contract that specifies the conditions under which the agreement can be ended.
• Non-compete clause: A provision in some employment contracts that restricts an employee's ability to work for competitors after leaving the company.

Noun

1. contract between employer and employee