There are two parties involved in an employment contract: the employer and employee. The contract is a legally-binding agreement between those two parties where each party will agree to a set of conditions, duties, rights and responsibilities. If either party breaches the contract and cannot resolve this directly, it may lead to mediation or legal action. Given the complexity of employment contracts – and costly repercussions if they are breached – the importance of involving HR professionals from the outset cannot be underestimated.