Employment Contract Attorneys
Employment contracts that clearly state the rights and responsibilities of your employees can be critical to the success of your company. Defining the conditions of employment protects both the employer and the employee. Too many companies rely on implied employee contracts that are inferred from comments made in interviews, employee manuals or their job performance over time. Including things such as an ownership agreement, noncompete language and a nondisclosure agreement protects your business from losing employees and company secrets to your competitors.
At Jordan & Zito Attorneys at Law, we work with companies of all sizes crafting employment agreements for all levels of employment, including:
- C-suite employment contracts
- At-will employment contracts
- Temporary employee agency agreements
- Independent contractor agreements
Our employment contract attorneys can help you ensure that each of these agreements match your business goals, follow employment laws and help avoid future disputes.
Integrating Employment Strategy With Business Formation
Many entrepreneurs focus only on operations when starting a business. They often forget about HR documents. Employment agreements are a necessary part of forming a company. You may also need restrictive covenants where the law allows.
Set clear rules about who owns ideas and trade secrets from day one. This establishes intellectual property rights early. Investors view these protections as proof of a structured business. Without them, a new venture risks losing its market position. You could also lose your core team early in the process. We make your governance documents and employment contracts work together. We also check for compliance with the Illinois Freedom to Work Act.
Reviewing And Negotiating Employment Contracts
The growth and development of your business often hinge on well-written employment agreements. If a contract is missing specific terms and conditions, it can lead to lawsuits, bad publicity and unnecessary expenses. By creating comprehensive, customized employee contracts, we help protect the interests of your business and clarify the roles and responsibilities of both your company and your employees.
Usually, at least some of the text used in contracts is borrowed from preexisting contracts without any editing. That language may also be laden with industry-specific terminology and technical language that is difficult to understand. Our experienced attorneys can explain the terms and conditions of employee contracts and how they affect your financial and other interests. We pride ourselves on protecting your interests while guiding you through contract review and negotiation.
Protecting Your Business With Noncompete Agreements
The goal of a noncompete agreement is to protect your company’s intellectual property and prevent employees from using the skills and knowledge gained as your employee to compete against you. If a key employee leaves a company and establishes a competing business or joins a competitor, the former employer may file a lawsuit alleging breach of a noncompete agreement. The employer may take this action to prevent the employee from using knowledge, contacts and secrets gained during employment against the former employer. Business partners may also sign these agreements to prevent business dissolution and direct competition.
Contact The Employee Contract Lawyers At Jordan & Zito Attorneys at Law
Avoid generic templates that may not hold up in court. Protecting your business requires active legal counsel. Call Jordan & Zito Attorneys at Law at 312-489-8174 to draft and review compliant contracts. You can also contact us online. Schedule an initial consultation to discuss protecting your workforce and private data.