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Employment Contracts and Termination - Minimizing Legal Risk
Sector:
Cross-Industry – Employment Law
Technical Focus Area:
Employment & Labor Law
Modular Syllabus
About the Course
This course provides practical training in drafting employment contracts and managing terminations, covering how well-structured terms and lawful separation processes reduce the risk of employment claims. It is designed for HR and legal professionals responsible for employment documentation and exits.
Participants examine restrictive covenants, termination procedures, and settlement agreement drafting, building the practical skills needed to manage the full employment lifecycle with reduced legal exposure. Case examples illustrate disputes arising from poorly managed terminations.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Draft employment contracts with appropriate protective terms.
- Structure enforceable restrictive covenants.
- Manage termination processes to minimize legal risk.
- Draft settlement agreements that achieve a clean break.
- Identify common wrongful termination claim triggers.
- Advise managers on lawful termination procedures.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for professionals managing employment contracts and terminations, including:
- HR managers and professionals
- In-house employment counsel
- People and talent managers
- Compliance professionals
- Line managers overseeing separations
Employment Contract Drafting
- Essential employment contract terms
- Probationary and notice period provisions
- Variation of contract terms
- Fixed-term versus indefinite contracts
- Common employment contract drafting errors
Course Dates & Prices
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