In certain industries, there is a view that a written employment agreement is unnecessary and that a handshake is enough. This is a terrible mistake for both employers and employees.

In some cases, especially for migrant workers, or people who may be new to work, employers have set terms in an employment agreement that are illegal.

An employment agreement is not just a piece of paper (though it should contain one of these). It is also a set of rights and responsibilities that exist in any employment situation.