Employers, Contracts and Negotiations: Protecting Your Business Interests
Employment contracts are vital to any business with employees. They define the terms and conditions of employment, protect your interests and set expectations. An experienced employment law attorney who is also a business lawyer can help you mitigate risks with strategic planning and also represent your interests in the event conflicts arise with your contracts.
Attorney Mark W. BiggermanMark Biggerman is an employment lawyer who represents businesses throughout the Cleveland and Akron communities. With an office in Beachwood, he has drafted, reviewed and negotiated over 100 contracts and agreements. He handles complex and challenging situations with acumen and strategic thinking.
Comprehensive Representation For All Kinds Of Employment Agreements
Employers use many different contracts and agreements to establish the employer-employee relationship. These include:
- Employment agreements: These contracts outline the terms of employment, including job duties, compensation and benefits.
- Noncompete agreements: These agreements restrict an employee’s ability to work for a competitor after leaving the company.
- Severance agreements: These agreements provide compensation and benefits to employees who are leaving the company.
- Employee handbooks: These documents outline company policies and procedures.
- Confidentiality agreements: These agreements protect a company’s confidential information.
Defining the employer-employee relationship is important because it sets expectations, protects both parties and helps to avoid disputes. A well-drafted contract can help to ensure that the relationship is clear and mutually beneficial. It can also address issues such as intellectual property protection, at-will employment exceptions and contract breach remedies.
Are Noncompete Agreements Enforceable In Ohio?
Ohio law permits noncompete enforcement if the terms are reasonable. Courts consider factors such as the geographic scope, the duration of the restriction and the employee’s position within the company. Nonsolicitation clauses are also common in employment contracts. An employment law attorney can help you draft and review noncompete agreements to ensure that they are enforceable.
How Can Employers Mitigate Risks In Severance Agreements?
Severance package negotiation can be tricky. Employers can mitigate risks by ensuring that the agreement is clear, comprehensive and compliant with all applicable laws. It should also include a release of claims, which protects the employer from future lawsuits. Attorney Biggerman can review your severance package offerings and assist with negotiations whenever it becomes necessary.
What Are Common Pitfalls In Employment Contracts?
Common pitfalls in employment contracts include vague language, unrealistic expectations and failure to comply with applicable laws. These mistakes can lead to employment contract disputes and costly litigation.
With over 30 years of experience, Mark Biggerman has dedicated his legal career to business law and employment law. This makes him doubly qualified to represent businesses in employment litigation, including matters related to independent contractor agreements, executive compensation agreements and restrictive covenants.
Schedule A Free Consultation With A Beachwood Employment Contract Attorney
An employment contract attorney can help mitigate potential risks that leave companies exposed to liability and provide much-needed guidance. In addition, attorney Biggerman offers free initial consultations. To schedule your free appointment, call Mark W. Biggerman, Attorney at Law, at 216-220-6639 or send a message through his website.