What to check when signing employment contracts electronically

Electronic employment contracts are increasingly common, but businesses need the right format and recordkeeping to avoid disputes later.

Validity conditions

An electronic contract only carries the same legal value as a paper one when it meets requirements for electronic signatures and the ability to retrieve and reference the information later. Businesses should use a verified digital signature solution rather than a simple signature format that lacks sufficient evidentiary value.

Storage and retrieval

Electronic contract records need to be stored systematically, recoverable, and available on request from authorities or employees. Businesses should have a periodic backup process rather than relying entirely on a single service provider.