An employment agreement is a contract that provides employees job security and other benefits but also imposes obligations. Some of these obligations can continue past the employee’s tenure with the company. If you’re asked to sign such an agreement in New Jersey, you need to know the meaning and impact of all included terms. The attorneys at Deutsch, Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in Hackensack are experienced in reviewing employment agreements and providing job applicants and employees with practical advice.
Like any contract, an employment agreement contains provisions with meanings that might not be clear to lay people. An employment law attorney will fully explain the agreement’s terms so that you understand your rights and benefits as well as the duties that you are undertaking. Your lawyer will also explain any post-employment obligations, such as non-compete agreements, that can impede your future career. If your employer is open to negotiation, your lawyer can help you seek more favorable terms.
We are experienced in reviewing all kinds of employment agreement, including:
Some of these terms can be clauses or sections of a single employment agreement.
We conduct a thorough examination of every provision, focused on the following:
Where appropriate, we make legal recommendations about how the agreement might be improved.
We will make sure the agreement covers the most important aspects of your employment and will scan the agreement for potentially troublesome issues. We will analyze the following questions among others:
We will clearly explain any potential pitfalls and whether there are ways around them.
If we find any problems with the agreement, we will point them out and recommend potential improvements as well as explain the reasons why they may be better for you. If the employer is amenable, we will re-negotiate the agreement in your behalf. While re-negotiations typically result in compromise, we are experienced in successfully handling contract disputes.
The experienced attorneys of Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in Hackensack, New Jersey will assist you in reviewing and if possible re-negotiating your employment agreement. To schedule a consultation, call 551-245-8894 or contact us online.