Employment Contracts
If you have been asked to sign an employment agreement upon the start of a new position, it is critical that you carefully consider the terms and understand what you are agreeing to.
While some employees are lucky enough to demand employment contracts which protect their interests and include employee-friendly terms, others might find themselves being asked to sign a one-sided, employer-friendly contract and they may not even know it.
Case + Sedey, LLC is prepared to review your employment agreement before you accept the position or sign the document and help you determine whether there are terms which might jeopardize your interests as well as whether there are any opportunities to negotiate for better compensation and/or more balanced or protective terms.
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