Pre-Hire Agreements

Contract law governs pre-hire agreements. Pre-hire agreements, also known as pre-employment agreements, set out the terms of employment for job applicants. These agreements typically require the employee to do certain things or refrain from certain behaviors while working for the employer.

Pre-Hire Agreements

All types of industries use pre-hire agreements to establish employment terms and conditions. Employers use pre-hire agreements at all employment levels, including for executives, middle management and for ordinary employees. A valid agreement can be in the form of a written contract or an employee manual.

Terms

Pre-hire agreements lay out the terms of the employment relationship. An agreement usually covers terms regarding the employee's position, salary and benefits and the responsibilities of the employee and the employer. The terms of a pre-hire agreement, like any other contract, are subject to negotiation.

Conditions

An employer may also use a pre-hire agreement to specify certain conditions of employment. Common clauses inserted may include terms about reimbursement for training or relocation, non-compete clauses, non-disclosure of trade secrets and an agreement to resolve problems through arbitration.

References

• Dummies.com: Understanding Pre-Employment Job Agreements and Contracts
• Goliath: Job Applicants and Pre-Employment Agreements