Employment contracts
A note setting out some general principles of contract law in the context of employment contracts. This note explains key distinctions between employment contracts and ordinary commercial agreements, addressing formalities such as offer, acceptance and consideration. It provides guidance on identifying and interpreting the provisions of an employment contract, including terms incorporated from sources such as staff handbooks and collective agreements, and the construction of written employment contracts. It also explores more complex topics such as the doctrine of frustration and the use of exclusivity clauses, and considers the range of remedies available for breach of an employment contract including damages and injunctions.
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