Contracts concluded electronically carry the same weight as paper ones, provided the employer meets the digital signature and archiving conditions.
Many employers have moved to electronic employment contracts to shorten hiring cycles. In principle this form carries the same legal weight as a written contract.
Three conditions to meet
First, the electronic signature must satisfy the requirements of the law on electronic transactions. Second, the contract must contain all mandatory clauses. Third, the employer must be able to retain the electronic original and demonstrate the integrity of the data.
Common pitfalls
In dismissal disputes, employers often struggle when they cannot show that the employee received and acknowledged the contract. System logs and two-factor authentication records are useful evidence here.