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Why you must act in good faith after signing work contracts
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Most bosses make it compulsory for all employees to sign an employment contract, which usually comes with terms that safeguard corporate interests.
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You do not give up your personal rights when you sign an employment contract but doing so binds you to always act in good faith so long as you are still an employee.
This is probably why most bosses make it compulsory for all employees to sign such contracts, which usually come with terms that safeguard corporate interests, such as prohibiting conduct that brings disrepute to the firm.
