Employment Contract Attorneys

Employment Contract and Severance Package Negotiation

By being proactive before signing a contract, you can protect your interests and prevent costly disputes. If you have already signed the contract, we will help you explore your options. We negotiate contracts to ensure that they reflect our clients’ best interests. Our lawyers negotiate, draft, and review all types of employment contracts, including:

• Employment Contracts: Similar to most other states, New York operates under an ‘at-will’ employment standard. Essentially, this means that employer-employee relationships last for an undefined period of time and either party can unilaterally terminate the arrangement. With an employment contract, you and your employer can negotiate terms for the relationship. Employment agreements can cover a wide range of different issues, including salary, benefits, work schedule, a grievance process, and more.
• Non-Compete Agreements: In New York, the law looks unfavorably on non-compete agreements that make it hard for people to work. If you signed a non-compete agreement or have been asked to sign one, you may have concerns that the agreement will limit your ability to work in your field in the future. If non-compete agreements contain unreasonable provisions, we are prepared to negotiate to have those provisions removed. Call our Queens employment contract lawyers today for an immediate review of your non-compete agreement.
• Non-Solicitation Agreements: Usually signed between an employer and an employee or an employer and an independent contractor, a non-solicitation agreement prohibits the solicitation of customers or business after an employee/contractor ends their relationship with the company. In many cases, non-solicitation agreements are included as one provision of a larger employment contract. If you have questions or concerns about a non-solicitation agreement, our Queens, NY employment lawyer can help.
• Severance Agreements: A severance package provides financial support to an employee after they are laid off, discharged, or otherwise leave their position. Generally, a severance agreement will provide a certain amount of pay for every year worked. Though, these contracts can vary widely based on the unique circumstances of the case. Notably, employees are generally asked to give up their right to sue the company when signing a severance agreement. Make sure your severance agreement is evaluated by an experienced employment lawyer.