Are you a Canadian business hiring a virtual assistant or are you a virtual assistant in Canada looking to purchase a virtual assistant contract template?
Whether you’re the business hiring or you’re a virtual assistant looking for clients, you’ll want to sign a virtual assistant contract.
If you’re the business, protecting your assets like your client lists and trade secrets are important and having a signed virtual assistant contract can help with this.
If you’re a virtual assistant or a virtual assistant firm, having a contract can explain the terms and conditions m in which you work, especially if you’re hired as an independent contractor.
But where can you find an affordable virtual assistant contracts in Canada?
Keep reading and I’ll share 3 options for purchasing virtual assistant contract templates.
What is Virtual Assistant Contract?
A virtual assistant contract is an agreement between the virtual assistant and the business which includes the terms and conditions such as pay and hours of work, job duties and expectations of both sides.
If a virtual assistant is an independent contractor or works at a virtual assistant firm then they usually have a virtual assistant contract for their client, the business, to sign. However, if the business is hiring a virtual assistant as an employee then the business typically is responsible for requesting the contract to be signed.
Regardless of who initiates the contract, it’s important for each party to review the contract before signing it and seek legal advice, if necessary. Also, depending on the type of working relationship between the virtual assistant and the business there may be opportunity to negotiate the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Why Have a Virtual Assistant Contract?
When hiring or being hired as a virtual assistant, it’s important to have a contract signed as a written contract helps ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of the terms and conditions so if either party has a dispute with the terms and conditions, the contract may help resolve the dispute. In addition, it provides a layer of legal protection for both parties. Should either party not follow through with their contractual obligations, the contract may be legally enforceable.
Where to Purchase Affordable Virtual Assistant Contracts?
But where can you get an affordable lawyer-drafted virtual assistant contract template in Canada?
The first place you can find a virtual assistant contract templates is directly through your lawyer. A lawyer can draft a personalized contract for you specifically tailored towards your business, but it can be significantly more costly than other options.
The second option is you could purchase virtual assistant contract templates from designated websites who sell legal contracts specifically. Sometimes these sites are ran by lawyers or have lawyers who draft contracts for them, but not always. So, it’s important to do your homework here. In addition, some designated legal contract websites may be based in a different country than Canada.
Finally, you could purchase virtual assistant contract templates on sites like Etsy where contract templates can be quite affordable. In saying this, similar to purchasing from designated legal contract websites, the templates may not be written by legal professionals or written for Canadians specifically.
Conclusion
When purchasing affordable virtual assistant contract templates it’s important to balance cost with coverage. In other words, does the option you choose include all necessary clauses to protect you if a client makes a dispute?
When deciding your preferred option, it’s always important to do your research before buying. Similarly, it’s wise to seek advice from a legal professional when necessary. While purchasing a contract from a lawyer may feel too costly for some, the alternative (such as a dispute with a client) can be even more so in the long run.
Disclaimer #1
Please be advised that I am not a legal professional and the information in this article is not to be considered legal advice, as we are not lawyers. Instead, this article is intended to be informational and educational in nature and consulting with a legal professional is always recommended.