As an Employee, it's in your interests to leave out some protections that are favourable for the Employer. 

Background Checks

• • Privacy Concerns: Background checks can feel invasive as they often involve looking into your personal history, including criminal records, credit history, and even social media activity.
  • Potential Bias: There is a risk that employers might use the information from background checks unfairly, leading to discrimination or bias in hiring and employment decisions.

Confidentiality Requirements

• • Restrictive: Confidentiality agreements can be very strict, limiting your ability to discuss your work or share information even in situations where it might be beneficial or necessary.
  • Legal Consequences: Violating a confidentiality agreement can lead to serious legal consequences, including lawsuits and financial penalties.

All employees have some confidentiality obligations under employment law. For example, your employer's strategic plans and customer lists are protected property. But we can leave out any protections that are stronger than the basic ones under employment law. 

Non-Solicitation

• • Limited Networking: Non-solicitation clauses prevent you from reaching out to former colleagues or clients to offer them opportunities or business with you, which can make it harder to build a professional network or start your own business.

Non-Competition

• • Job Mobility: Non-compete agreements can severely limit your ability to find new employment in your field, as they often prevent you from working for competitors for a certain period of time.
  • Financial Impact: If you can't work in your industry, you might have to take a lower-paying job in a different field, which can have a significant financial impact.

Mandatory Relocations

• • Personal Disruption: Being required to relocate can be very disruptive to your personal life, affecting your family, housing situation, and social connections.
  • Financial Burden: Relocating can be expensive, and not all employers offer sufficient financial assistance to cover moving costs.

Temporary Layoffs

• • Job Security: Temporary layoffs mean you could be out of work for an unspecified period, leading to financial instability and uncertainty about your future employment.
  • Benefits Loss: During a layoff, you might lose access to important benefits like health insurance, which can be a significant concern for you and your family.

In summary, including these topics in an employment contract can lead to various personal and professional challenges. It's important to carefully consider the implications of each clause and negotiate terms that protect your interests. Unless you have to include them, we recommend leaving out these clauses.