Most states assume an “at will” employer/employee relationship which means employers can terminate an employee at any time and for any reason; an employee can quit for any reason; and “cause” or motive for ending the employer/employee relationship is generally irrelevant. There are, however, circumstances under which entering into an employment contract makes sense. [Read more…]
Pros and Cons of an Employment Contract
An employment contract is a written legal document that lays out the binding terms and conditions of employment between an employee and an employer. Employers don’t have to enter into a written contracts with every employee they hire. In fact, written employment contracts are generally the exception rather than the rule. In some situations, however, it makes sense for an employer to ask an employee to sign an employment contract. [Read more…]