The state of performing incomplete or poor quality work for pay. For example, suppose a video editor is hired to produce five 10-minute videos. If the client receives four two-minute videos, the video editor may be non-compliant with regard to the contract. Non-compliance may be actionable.
Definition. An employee who works under contract for an employer. A contract employee is hired for a specific job at a specific rate of pay. A contract employee does not become a regular addition to the staff and is not considered a permanent employee.
Sometimes there is no written or oral agreement, but the behavior of the employer and the employee can be viewed as an implied employment contract. Most employment contracts have common elements such as the employee's start date, salary, and benefits.Other provisions that often appear in employment contracts are listed here, so that you can think about what kind of employment contract is agreeable to you before you sign your next employment agreement.. CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT. An employee confidentiality agreement is a contract (or part of a contract) in which the employee promises not to share any information about the details of the employer's business or the employer's secret processes, plans, formulas, data, or machinery.