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CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT Definition & Legal Meaning

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Verbal or scripted, implied or expressed, contract detailing terms or conditions based on which a worker agrees to perform specific duties as guided and commanded by the employer, for an accorded salary or wage. Whether it is mentioned or not in this contract, the employer and employee can only make lawful, reasonable demands towards each other and they should have mutual confidence and trust. Every employee is obliged to perform assigned tasks and follow the employer

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