Analyze Employment Contract Online: Detect Risks in Seconds

How it works

1. Upload your document (PDF or DOCX).
2. AI scans clauses, definitions, and cross-references.
3. BrieflyGo flags risks and explains the practical impact.
4. You get a plain-English summary you can negotiate from.

What risks are detected

• Clawback / repayment clauses

  You may owe a signing bonus or training fees even if laid off.

• At-will conflicts with promised term

  You may think you have stability, but can still be terminated anytime.

• Non-compete / non-solicit is broad

  It can limit your next job or clients after you leave.

• Bonus is “discretionary”

  You can hit targets and still get paid $0.

• IP assignment includes side projects

  Personal apps or open-source work can become company-owned.

• Termination “for cause” is vague

  You can lose severance or equity based on subjective claims.

• Arbitration-only + fee shifting

  Disputes become expensive and hard to appeal.

Quote

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

— Benjamin Franklin (attributed)

Why it matters

• You can lose earned pay if bonuses are "discretionary" or approvals are subjective.
• You can lose ownership of side projects if IP assignment is broad.
• You can lose money on exit if clawbacks or repayment obligations trigger.
• You can lose future income if restrictions block your next role or clients.

Real example

An engineer signs a non-compete “in any line of business” for 12 months. They later spend $1,200 on legal edits to narrow the scope so they can take a new role.

What AI checks

• “non-solicitation” / “no-poach”
• “at-will” / “for any reason”
• “sole discretion” / “to our satisfaction”
• “work for hire” / “hereby assigns” (inventions/IP)
• “clawback” / “repay” / “reimbursement obligation”
• “prevailing party” / “attorney fees”
• “non-compete” / “restrictive covenant”

Quote

"If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"

— John Wooden (attributed)

Why use AI

• Employment contracts spread risk across pay, restrictions, and IP; AI finds them fast.
• AI flags conflicts (promised term vs at-will) and one-sided discretion.
• AI surfaces post-termination obligations that survive after you leave.
• AI provides a negotiation checklist for scope, time limits, and carve-outs.

FAQ

• Is it safe to upload documents?BrieflyGo is designed to analyze documents and return a risk report. Avoid uploading extra personal data you don't need for the analysis.
• Is this legal advice?No. It's an educational risk scan that helps you spot wording to negotiate or review further.
• How do I use the results? Use the flagged clauses as a checklist: ask for limits, clearer definitions, and fairer terms.
• When should I scan? Before you sign - and again after edits, because risk often changes in the final draft.