What is the job description for a yoga teacher?

Answer 1

Yoga teachers negotiating their employment contracts with yoga studios have many issues to consider. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we looked at what makes a contract legally binding, the importance of "getting it in writing," and what happens if one side violates the contract. Now we can get into the details of the contract itself, highlighting the most important provisions and suggesting some negotiating points.

In considering the legal issues lurking behind contract language, two principles are important to remember. First, the contract should be written clearly, in plain language understandable to both sides. Basically, the contract spells out rights and obligations. Clear and easily understandable language will reduce misunderstandings and facilitate a resolution if any dispute about the contract terms arises later. Second, it is critical to negotiate contract terms that both sides perceive as fair. Some people might think it's "un-yogic" to ask for what they want, and that it's preferable to remain "detached." Others think the best strategy maximizes personal gain but minimizes what the other side gets. Neither view is really helpful.