In today's legal climate, one outdated clause in your employment contract could cost you everything – this report shows you how to get it right

In the eyes of the law, even a single sentence in an employment agreement can mean the difference between a clean exit and a six-figure legal bill. That’s the quiet warning running through Drafting Employment Contracts: Inside the Fine Print that Protects Employers, a detailed new report from Minken Employment Lawyers that urges businesses to take contracts seriously.

The 2025 guide offers a clear-eyed look at how job offers, once considered a formality or afterthought, have become a frontline legal defense for Canadian employers. As courts become increasingly protective of employee rights, particularly in Ontario, the standard employment contract is no longer just a form; it’s a high-stakes legal instrument, one that must be drafted with surgical precision.

At the heart of the report is a startling fact: nearly 90 percent of termination clauses in existing contracts are invalid under current law. That statistic alone underscores why businesses are being urged to abandon online templates and boilerplate language in favor of bespoke agreements built for today’s legal climate.

The report does more than sound the alarm. It provides a roadmap. It walks through the key clauses that every employer needs to consider – termination terms, remote work policies, dress codes, non-solicitation, and exclusivity clauses – each accompanied by...

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