Madison has experience dealing with both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Madison advises a range of employers across various sectors on all aspects of employment law. Madison’s practice area includes advisory work and corporate transactions.
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Can electronic signatures be used in employment contracts?
Yes. Electronic signatures can be used in employment contracts in Northern Ireland. In fact, there is no statutory requirement for an employment contract to be signed at all, and an employment contract can be legally binding even where it has not been signed by either party.
Employment contract terms may be agreed orally, in writing, or through a combination of both. A written contract
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