Dallas Employment Contract Lawyer
Texas is an “employment at-will” state. This means that both employers and employees may modify terms or conditions of employment or terminate employment altogether without advance notice, for any reason. However, signing an employment contract negates at-will employment laws and sets new employment conditions and agreements. If either party breaks the terms of the contract, they may be subject to legal action.
At the Ross Law Group, we have years of experience helping our clients evaluate and negotiate employment contracts. If you are considering entering into an employment contract with another party, or if the terms of your employment contract have been unlawfully breached, our Dallas employment contract lawyers can provide input and assistance. Contact our offices at 800-634-8042 for legal advice.
Contract Employment
Workers who sign employment contracts with their employers are, in most at-will employment states, exempt from the rules of at-will employment. This means that workers cannot terminate their contracts and employers may not fire contract workers at will without breaching the contract and facing possible legal action. In the state of Texas, employment contracts must contain a specific clause that discusses termination in order to protect contract workers from being fired. This clause must:
- Clearly identify specific circumstances in which the worker might lose his or her job.
- Contain a statement from the employer certifying that a worker will only be fired or laid off in these specific circumstances.
Without these termination conditions explicitly stated in the contract, a contract worker may be laid off or fired despite signing a work contract with an employer.
An experienced Dallas work contract lawyer can help draft, revise, or review an employment contract to ensure that both parties fully understand all implications of their agreement. Additionally, we can help those who are in the midst of an employment contract dispute.
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It is important to fully understand the terms of an employment contract to make sure that your rights are being honored. To speak with a qualified Dallas employment contract attorney, contact the offices of the Ross Law Group today by calling 800-634-8042.