What to check in a new employment contract before you sign | Work It

A long notice period or non-compete clause can make it harder to change jobs when a new opportunity comes along. Is it possible to negotiate these terms after signing your employment contract, or are you bound by the fine print? Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY’s senior journalist Loraine Lee on what she's found in her reporting, and head of employment at law firm Withers KhattarWong Amarjit Kaur, on the steps your should take before signing your contract. Highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Legal ways to shorten your notice period 06:09 How to get an early release from your employer 08:40 Will a long notice and non-compete cost you a job? 13:18 Notice period vs non-compete clause 16:40 Is non-compete enforceable in Singapore? 22:26 “It’s our standard contract” - can you still negotiate? 24:39 Would you reject your dream job over a contract clause? 26:10 How hard should you negotiate? ======= #WorkItPodcast #contracts #careeradvice #cnapodcasts Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia