As you begin a new job, your new employer may require you to sign a written employment contract. These agreements are usually drafted by their counsel and tend to favor the employer. While it is not unusual or a bad idea to sign one of these agreements, it is in your best interest to have your own legal counsel review the agreement before you hand it back to them.

It is crucial to remember this is not just some piece of paper, but a legally-binding agreement. The terms can affect everything while you work for them including your overall compensation, who you can work for if you would leave the company as well as what information you may share about your work for the company.

An employment contract lays out the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee. It can dictate if you can do contract work on the side, how and if business expenses are covered, how you must resolve disputes, what you will receive in terms of vacations and sick days as well as many other details.

Employment contracts are not bad, but do need to be examined carefully. We can work to negotiate and secure terms that are in your best interest. We can make sure you are protected from unfair legal obligations and that you are offered a sound and well put together compensation package for your time there. We can work to make sure you are not unnecessarily restricted from finding gainful employment should you decide to leave the company at some point.

You need expert legal representation fighting on your side! Call today for an initial consultation. The experts at Doumar Martin can work to make sure your rights are protected and your transition is everything you hope it will be.