If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve signed an employment contract at some point in your life. The employment contract spells out the terms of the relationship between you and your employer. Contracts are useful for the employer to control the employee’s ability to leave the business. For example, an employee contract can lock the employee into a specific period of time, or require them to give you enough notice to train a replacement.
There are all different types of employment contracts. Here are examples of just a few.
- Offer Letters. Once agreed to and signed, an offer letter may be an enforceable contract. Usually an offer letter contains specific information regarding wages, benefits, and terms of employment.
- At-Will Employment. At-will employment means that most employment is terminable “at-will.” An at-will employee can be terminated or quit at any time for any reason.
- Individual Employment Contracts. Employers and employees may negotiate separate, personalized employment contracts governing the terms of the employment relationship.
- Confidentiality/Non-compete Agreements. Also known a form of restrictive covenants, these contracts require the employee to agree to such things as assigning his or her rights to inventions/copyrights, will not disclose confidential information, and will not compete with the employer.
- Separation/Severance Agreements. These agreements govern the termination of the business relationship between the employer and the employee. They are frequently required as a condition to receive a severance package.
Before you sign any employment contract, you should consult with an attorney who has knowledge and experience in this area. The lawyers of are experienced employment litigation attorneys who can provide the advice you need regarding employment agreements.
Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the Senior Managing Partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…
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Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…
Carly Skarbnik Meredith, Esq. is a Partner at the firm. Carly has focused her career exclusively in the field of employment law. She has a plethora of experience representing both employees and employers with their employment issues, needs, and concerns. She believes representing both employees and employers has made her an extremely well-rounded client advocate.…
