Redwood City Employment Contracts Attorney

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A Redwood City, California employment contract is an agreement where the employer and employee each intend to legally bind the other to certain conditions in the work relationship. Many California employment contracts can be negotiable since both parties benefit from a suitable agreement that is unique to their circumstances. If conditions are met, the employment contract for a set period of time will provide the employee with a guarantee of job security. It also gives employees some degree of control directly over employee productivity.

Common Terms in California Employment Contracts

California employment contracts usually include many terms such as a description of the job, employment duration (generally at-will employment), compensation/benefits, and grounds for terminating. Nonetheless, there are also other, less common, clauses that are worthy of notice. First, an arbitration clause requires parties to forego their rights to access the courts for any employment dispute.

Also, details for ending employment may be outlined in a severance or termination clause. Violations of a termination clause can cause the employer to be held liable for wrongful termination Furthermore, information or work that is obtained or completed by an employee may be subject to confidentiality and non-compete clauses.

How Can a Redwood City Lawyer Help?

A Redwood City lawyer who specializes in the employment laws of California can assist you in understanding what is contained in an employment contract. A lawyer can also lend counsel about what is fair to you in the contract, and can negotiate certain terms that will address your particular concerns as you enter or leave employment.

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Life in Redwood City

Redwood City, California is a city in San Mateo County, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It has a population of about 77,000 people, and is the county seat of San Mateo County.

Redwood City, California is one of the major hubs of employment in the South Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly in the high-tech sectors. Technology companies like Oracle and Electronic Arts are headquartered in Redwood City, and they provide a major source of employment, in various fields. Both of these companies employ a large number of white-collar professionals, probably including several Redwood City, California lawyers.

Other major employers in Redwood City, California are the government of San Mateo County, as well as several major players in the healthcare industry, such as Kaiser Permanente.

If you live in Redwood City, California and are in need of a lawyer, you're in luck. A significant number of attorneys in Redwood City are set up to handle the legal issues that often arise for ordinary consumers.

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