employment contracts

Severance agreements are sometimes part of comprehensive employment contracts. Those starting new jobs are often more concerned about their pay structure and benefits than the support available if they lose their jobs. However, the details of a severance agreement can...

Many different successful professionals must sign noncompete agreements as a condition of employment. Businesses limit their ability to start a competing business or take a job with a local competitor after quitting or losing their job. Noncompete agreements affect an...

Not every employment contract protects your interests equally. Before you sign on the dotted line, you have to know what you're agreeing to. Some clauses might seem standard, but they could limit your career growth or cost you money down the road. Let's look at the...

Many workplaces ask employees to sign agreements that send disputes to private arbitration instead of the court. Those terms can appear in an offer letter, handbook acknowledgment or separate contract.  The choice can affect how quickly you and your employers can...

Signing an employment contract with a noncompete agreement may not seem like a concern during the onboarding process. Professionals may let their excitement about a new opportunity overwhelm their better judgment.  They may then face significant professional...

In many workplaces or business settings, you might be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). These documents are meant to protect confidential information, but they can also limit what you can share or say in the future. While NDAs may seem harmless at first...

Bonus structures can seem like a great incentive when you're signing an employment contract. But not all bonuses work the same way, and how your agreement defines them matters.  Employers hold a lot of control over bonus terms, which can change when and how you...

If you've been asked to sign a noncompete agreement or are currently bound by one, you might be wondering if it's possible to challenge its validity in court. The short answer is yes, you can challenge a noncompete clause.  However, it’s important to understand the...

Employers and workers usually pick between fixed-term and at-will contracts. Knowing the differences between these two types of agreements helps both sides make better decisions about their jobs. What is at-will employment? At-will employment is the most common type....

When starting a job, an employer may ask you to sign agreements that limit what you can do during or after employment. Two common examples are noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements. While these contracts supposedly protect a company’s business interests, they can...