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Contract Checklist

Walk through every clause before you sign an international employment contract.

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identity

  • Employer legal name and registration number listed? critical
    Cross-check against the country's business register.
  • Signatory name, title, and contact listed?
    A real HR or legal signatory should be named.

compensation

  • Gross salary, currency, and pay schedule specified? critical
    Avoid contracts that only state 'competitive' or net figures without gross.
  • Overtime, bonuses, and deductions explained?
    Illegal deductions for 'processing' are a red flag.

hours

  • Working hours, rest days, and leave in line with local law?
    Compare against the ILO baseline for that country.

termination

  • Notice period and termination causes clearly stated? critical
    Watch for unilateral termination without notice or pay.
  • Repatriation cost and passport handling clarified? critical
    Employers must not confiscate your passport.

protection

  • Health insurance, injury cover, and safety obligations?
    Look for the local mandatory insurance references.

mobility

  • Visa sponsorship, permit type, and renewal responsibility? critical
    You should know who pays for renewal and who owns the permit.
  • Right to change employers or resign is preserved? critical
    Kafala-style clauses that block resignation are illegal in many corridors.