The employment agreement is a contract between your company and your employee that frames the working relationship that unites you and sets your rights and obligations. This agreement is useful because you will be assured that you are complying with the legal requirements for hiring an employee. The employment contract is also a good way to protect yourself from certain actions from your employees. It allows you to put stricter rules on non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality and intellectual property that can extend to the end of the employment agreement.