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Employment Contracts
Los Angeles employers are not required by the law to use employment contracts. Yet, it is advisable for them to have one. In most cases, these agreements include important employment provisions and conditions that both employers and employees must abide to avoid breach of contract.
At Will Employment
Although at will employment rule is implemented in California, an employment contract may spell out some conditions as long as it does not violate any provisions under the existing federal and state laws. Hence, employees must examine the contract before signing for their job.
If in case, an employee has been terminated on the basis not stated on the employment contract or based on a discriminative action, it is best to consult a Los Angeles employment contract lawyer.
Arbitration
Dispute resolution or arbitration is another important provision that employment contracts must include. Here, employers may stipulate the conditions on how the employees may resolve a dispute or employment issue. Generally, employers hire an arbitrator to do the job.
In most cases, employers use arbitration to avoid law suits that maybe filed by their workers.
Non-Compete Agreement
It is a must for employers to protect confidential business information. This is the main reason why they are including a non-compete clause on the employment contract. However, this kind of restriction is difficult to impose once the employee has already left the job. Thus, employers generally hire the services of employment attorney in Los Angeles to help them protect their intellectual property rights.
Breach of Contract
Some contracts may impose monetary damages in case some of its provisions have been breached. However, the courts may still decide whether the penalty or clause can be enforced or not.
Other Provisions
An employment contract must also include clauses regarding:
- Employee salary and benefits
- Employee’s vacation and sick leave entitlement
- Protection against retaliatory actions
To make sure all necessary conditions and provisions will be included on the employment contracts, it is important to seek assistance from a qualified Los Angeles employment contract lawyer. Call us now and let us draft your employment contracts to ensure that your interests are protected.