When you negotiate you expatriate contract there are a number of things you should include. Use our expat employment contract checklist to help you to make sure your contract is water tight.
Expat Employment Contract Checklist
| Employment Contract Checklist | |
|---|---|
| Application of employer’s policies or host country policies and work agreements. | |
| Benefits, relocation expenses, repatriation expenses, vacation, pension and holiday entitlement. | |
| Contract translated into relevant law (where applicable). | |
| Currency and frequency of payment. | |
| Detail of any social security and income tax provisions or agreements between host country and home country (where applicable). | |
| Detailed information about employee roles and responsibilities, personal development management and performance appraisal methods. | |
| Dispute resolution procedure. | |
| Qualification of the length of the assignment. | |
| Qualification that the assignment is conditional upon the employee obtaining the appropriate visa. | |
| Tax equalization. | |
| Termination of employment, including notice period, severance, repatriation and grounds for cessation. | |
| Work hours and overtime pay entitlement. | |
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