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It's been some time since the Employment Contract was revised. We've added a few new provisions. The first is a provision that prohibits the employee from making disparaging remarks on the Internet or social media networks. The second is the employee's agreement to participate in and comply with Employer training programs and safety guidelines.

Some employees must have a written contract. For example, in New York a commissioned employee's commission agreement has to be in writing, and if it's not then in the event of a dispute only the employee gets to testify. Not likely to end well for the Employer.

Some employees should have a written contract because these employees are exposed to sensitive business records and information, including customers and other trade secrets and information which the Employer considers and treats as confidential and proprietary. These employees should be properly restricted from their use and possession of these records and information.

It's a good idea for all employees to have a written employment contract. It will help to eliminate confusion regarding the terms of employment, and it will provide for certain restrictions and confidentiality. That may not seem important to a particular employee when the hiring first takes place, but might become an issue that keeps you awake a night and lines your lawyer's pockets later on.

The Standard Employment Contract is easy to read, easy to understand, easy to use and cheap enough for you to buy it right now.

 

Thanks to Stu Gilbert for providing information to assist with the contract update.

 

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This question appalls me – the woman died.

Collecting on the balance of a contract!

I hope I never hire a company that would do such a thing.

HSS, have a heart and let it go.

Anne D'Onofrio

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YOU ARE CRUEL!!!!

And, since we're on the topic of death, I'll take the opportunity to remind you that you may want to know what you'll have and you can start with finding out What's My Alarm Company Worth by going to http://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/newalarm2.htm

Alan Glasser, Executive Director

METROPOLITAN BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK, INC.

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If I understand this, the taxpayers pay the cost of central station equipment and UL Certified Monitoring Personnel. Then the property managers/owners pay again for central station services. And, at the same time drive up the cost of all services from local alarm companies. And, be removed from daily activity and services provided by the alarm company.

Ed