The Employment Agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee that specifies the rights and obligations of each party to the agreement. Please note the following cautions: - If the employer expects the employee to abide by the agreement, the employer must also follow the agreement.
- Do not use this document if the employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (that is, an agreement negotiated between a labor union and an employer).
- Lawsuits by employees against employers with respect to employment matters are increasing. Such suits are based on employment agreements as well as other matters such as injuries and discrimination. Many aspects of these lawsuits are ambiguous and uncertain because they are based on an oral contract -- the employment terms were not put into writing. Although a written agreement will not eliminate the possibility of a lawsuit, it may help to reduce that possibility because it codifies many of the terms of employment into an objective format.
- Employment laws vary from state to state and change as courts interpret the law through court decisions. This program will help clarify the employment relationship by presenting the typical issues. A lawyer should be consulted regarding any unique issues not addressed by this program.
- Employment "at will" is an important legal concept in many states, and careful attention should be given to the provision in the Employment Agreement regarding termination.
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