Protect yourself when starting a new job

Taking up a new post is exciting, but it is important to make sure that you are legally covered

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So you’ve just been offered a senior executive contract, and are delighted with the offer and package. However, before you rush to sign the employment contract, it is important to consider how much security and protection you have.

Probation clauses

The last thing you want is that shortly after you land the new job, your employer has a change of heart and you are given a week’s notice to clear your desk.

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