Employment agreements are fundamental documents that outline the rights, responsibilities, and conditions of the relationship between an employer and an employee. These agreements are essential for clarifying job roles, expectations, compensation, benefits, and the circumstances under which employment may be terminated. Well-drafted employment agreements help prevent misunderstandings and protect both parties by ensuring that each party’s obligations and entitlements are clearly defined.
At the Law Office of Angela Siegel, we provide legal services for drafting and reviewing employment agreements. With more than 20 years of legal experience, Angela Siegel assists clients in Garden City, as well as across New York and Florida, with their employment law needs. Her approach ensures that employment agreements are comprehensive and tailored to meet the specific requirements of both the employer and the employee. By addressing all critical aspects of the employment relationship, Angela helps establish a solid legal foundation that supports the ongoing success and stability of the business.
Types of Employment Agreements
It has become more common for employers to require new employees to sign employment agreements when they are hired. These agreements are used primarily to protect company secrets and to discourage “employee poaching” by competitors.
Confidentiality Agreements
Confidentiality agreements are used to prevent a job applicant or an employee from sharing information about the company that he or she learns during a job interview or during the course of employment. The confidentiality agreement (often called a nondisclosure agreement) should specify the information that the applicant or employee may not disseminate or share. The agreement should also clearly state the period of time the agreement is valid and the period of confidentiality.
Non-Compete Agreements
In a non-compete agreement, the employee signs a contract agreeing to not work for a competitor company or to start a competing business for a certain time period after his or her employment ends. Non-compete agreements must clearly state the period of time the employee must refrain from competition and must also clearly define the types of businesses that are considered competitors, both in terms of industry and geographic location.
Work Product Agreements
Work product agreements protect a company’s intellectual property by stating that anything the employee creates during his or her employment remains the property of the company, rather than of the individual employee. The contract should clearly define the type of product to be protected by the agreement. A typical work product agreement states that work product includes “any and all discoveries, inventions, ideas, concepts, research, trademarks, service marks, slogans, logos and information, processes, products, techniques, methods and improvements” that the employee develops independently or in cooperation with other employees or companies.
Contact Our New York & Florida Employment Agreement Attorney
If you need legal assistance with drafting or reviewing employment agreements, our experienced attorneys in New York and Florida are here to help. We provide comprehensive legal services tailored to ensure your business’s interests are protected while complying with all state and federal laws. Reach out to the Law Office of Angela Siegel to safeguard your company with solid employment agreements.