This entertaining and informative presentation will explain the business, financial and personal issues underlying employment contracts. Through explanation, example and humor, participants will learn the pitfalls and traps of employment contracts and how to avoid them. This lecture is a must for anyone considering signing an associateship agreement as an employee or employer.

1. The negotiability of employment contracts (which are not standard) and the benefits of negotiation beyond financial.
2. The fundamental parts of a typical employment contract and how they can affect day-to-day home and work life.
3. The differing economic interests and objectives of practice owners and associates and ways to bridge gaps.