These contacts were one of the topics for discussion at the ASA UIC Clinic last week. While there, I heard the story of an officials group that is filing bankruptcy due to a worksmans comp claim that has been appealed and upheld by the state. I tend to agree that a simple contract would set the terms of employment (or should I say non-employment
) to protect us down the road. My fear is that by having everyone sign an agreement, we may be opening ourselves up to something else down the road. Ten lawyers will read this contract and come up with ten different rulings. Hmm....that sound a lot like our rule book.