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Crafting Strong Employment And Severance Agreements For Your Company

Employment agreements are pivotal aspects of your relationship with employees. They set up important rights, expectations and responsibilities for both sides. They can also safeguard your business’s best interests. At Pincus & Currier LLP, our attorneys bring over 100 years of combined experience to helping Florida employers with these critical contracts. Based in West Palm Beach, our attorneys are ready to craft employments agreements tailored to your company’s needs.

Common Employment Agreements

There is a wide range of agreements your business may form with employees. Examples include:

  • Employment contracts: They set the terms of employment
  • Confidentiality agreements: They prohibit employees from disclosing sensitive information
  • Noncompete agreements: They restrict employees from working for competitors
  • Ownership of invention agreements: They define who owns intellectual property created by employees
  • Severance agreements: They provide compensation to exiting employees in exchange for a liability release

Our lawyers have the knowledge and experience to assist your company with all types of employment agreements and related HR issues.

The Advantages Of Clear Written Terms

Not all employment agreements need to be in writing. However, clear written terms offer significant benefits, including that they can:

  • Ensure you and your employee are on the same page right from the start
  • Provide clarity and predictability for all parties
  • Prevent potential misunderstandings
  • Provide important protections to your company should in disputes arise

We can guide you through crafting contract terms that are precise and maximize clarity.

Key Things To Consider With Severance Agreements

Severance agreements come with their own unique set of considerations, including:

  • Necessity: These agreements are not typically required but may be in certain circumstances, such as by an employment contract.
  • Appropriateness: It is important to carefully assess whether the trade-off of paying compensation for a liability release makes sense for your particular situation.
  • Enforceability: You must adhere to certain legal criteria to ensure the agreement is valid.

Our firm is ready to help your company develop severance policies and agreements that reflect your strategic goals.

Protect Your Business With Solid Agreements

Discover the benefits of employment and severance agreements tailored to your business’s unique needs. Turn to us for experienced employment agreement drafting services and guidance. Contact us today by calling 561-485-4291 or filling out our online contact form.