How Do You Register an Employment Contract and Does It Protect Against Permanency Claims?

How can you register an employment agreement/contract (for employees on direct contract with the employer)? Does this help in protection against claims for permanency?

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To register an employment agreement/contract for employees directly contracted with the employer, you typically need to follow specific procedures set forth by the relevant authorities or labor laws in your jurisdiction. Registering such agreements can indeed provide a level of protection for both the employer and the employee by outlining the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. It can help clarify expectations, rights, and responsibilities, which can potentially mitigate disputes and claims, including those related to permanency. Additionally, registration can offer a formal record of the agreement, which may be beneficial in case of any legal issues or disputes that may arise in the future.

By simple definition, a contract is an agreement enforceable by law. Any condition attached to a contract that is not enforceable by law will render the contract voidable or even void. An agreement with an employee in which the employer states that the employee will not have any claim to permanency of employment is not legally sustainable and, therefore, is void. However, if the job itself is temporary, meaning it is to be completed within a fixed period, then it is understood that the employee-employer relationship will terminate once the fixed period for the job has ended or when the job is completed. In such a scenario, the termination of employment or the legal relationship will automatically come to an end.

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Madhu.T.K