An agreement between an employer and an employee. A contract of employment is enforceable by law and sets out the conditions and terms under which the employee is hired. Salary, benefits, working hours, etc., should all be outlined in the contract. Sometimes also known as an 'Employment Contract' or just 'Contract'

It's necessary to understand the terms and obligations of any contract. It is possible to enter into an agreement which may not be suitable for the employee, requiring extra hours of work, or waiving certain forms of payment to which the employee would otherwise be entitled.