Employment contracts establish the rights and responsibilities the employee and employer have during the period of working engagement. It protects both the employee and the employer against future misunderstanding of the terms and conditions of employment preventing costly separations and lawsuits. Alpine employment law attorneys are skilled at working with both employees and employers to understanding the best path forward with their employment contract concerns.
Receiving an employment offer letter can be a mixed joyful and anxious experience. On one hand you're happy you have received the offer but on the other you must be wary of the terms and conditions that may be hidden in the contract. Having an employment attorney that worked for the corporations on your side to provide you a detailed breakdown of what is being offered can greatly assist you in understanding and negotiating your contract. Having your potential future employer remove terms or conditions can protect your future income and work prospects.
To understand the terms and conditions of a contract it is recommended to have a redline review of the contract conducted by an attorney. This will highlight the key findings and bring them to your attention greatly improving your understanding of the contracts tone. Having the contract outlined for you with areas of concern highlighted allows you to focus on specific areas that you find most important. These are areas may have been written in an ambiguous manner or left out of the contract entirely.
To ensure that employment and contract reviews are accurately understood Alpine provides a personalized written memo and direct verbal consultation regarding the review. This dual communication method provides clarity and allows all concurs to be addressed. The personalized memo summarizing the findings and recommendations that were discovered during the review. This is particularly helpful when addressing areas of concern that were identified prior to the review. After reading the personalized memo having the ability to speak with the attorney directly allows for further clarification on areas that were discovered after the review. The combining of these two approaches provides the most robust informational understanding on a contract.
Creating an Employment Offer Letter that is compliant with state and federal laws while protecting your business interests requires an employment attorney. Your employment contract attorney can ensure all the required terms and conditions for legal compliance are met while incorporating the additional requirements that are specific for your industry, business, or job role.