Boston Employment Contract Attorneys
Development, Negotiation & Litigation for Contract Matters
In Massachusetts, verbal employment agreements can be enforced. It is advisable for both the employer and the employee, however, to have a written agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. An employment contract attorney can help draft these agreements to ensure their legality.
What is an At-Will Employee?
Most employees do not have a written employment agreement. These employees are called at-will employees, which means that they can be fired for any reason at all, even unjust or unfair reasons – though there are a select number of statutes and common laws that carve out exceptions to the at-will doctrine.
As a general rule of thumb, the more experienced and skilled the employee, the more likely that the employee can negotiate to have a written employment contract that prohibits capricious, arbitrary, or unfair terminations.
Our Employment Contract Lawyer in Boston
If an employee is fortunate enough to bargain for a written employment agreement, he or she should consider retaining legal counsel to negotiate and/or review the terms. A Boston employment contract attorney at Davis & Davis, P.C. can help you ensure that your employment contract reflects your best interests and protects your rights.
Contact an employment contract attorney in Boston by calling (978) 228-2262. We serve clients in Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex counties.
The Importance of Well-Drafted Employment Contracts & Termination Provisions
All good things come to an end, which is why the termination provision in a written employment agreement is arguably the most important provision in the contract. This provision is usually called a “just cause” or “for cause” provision.
Employees should advocate for language that is highly detailed and identifies with particularity those situations that would trigger the “for cause” provision.
Employers, on the other hand, usually want to retain some discretion and want broader language, including a “catch-all” provision. There are different types of employment contracts.
Areas of employment contract law that remain a hotbed of controversy and litigation are:
- Non-compete agreements
- Non-solicitation agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- And confidentiality agreements
If you are looking for employment contract lawyers near you, call us at (978) 228-2262 and get in touch with an attorney at Davis & Davis, P.C.