West Palm Beach Employment Contracts Attorney

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A West Palm Beach, Florida employment contract is an agreement where the employer and employee each intend to legally bind the other to particular conditions in the work relationship. Florida contracts are typically negotiable since both employer and employee benefit from an agreement that is tailored to their specific work setting. If conditions are met, the employment contract for a set amount 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 Florida Employment Contracts

Job descriptions, wage levels, length of time of employment (or more likely, at will employment), and grounds for promotion or termination are typically included in the majority of Florida employment contracts. Some clauses are less common but still worthy of being noted. First, the contract might include an arbitration clause which requires that parties forgo going to court over an employment dispute.

Second, 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 Additionally, confidentiality and non-compete clauses make all information obtained or work completed by an employee under contract subject to specific rules.

How Can a West Palm Beach Lawyer Help?

West Palm Beach lawyers who specialize employment laws for the state of Florida can help you out in understanding the contents of any given employment contract. You can also obtain counsel from an attorney as to what is fair in a contract. They can also negotiate terms for you with regards to concerns with entering or leaving employment.

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Life in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach is a popular area for residents and tourists. It is located in Palm Beach County, which is home to about 1.4 million people. West Palm Beach is in the Southern Florida region.

Some popular sites include the Carefree Theatre, Palm Beach Zoo, Rapids Water Park, South Florida Science Museum, Lion County Safari, International Polo Hall of Fame, Trump International Golf Club, Meyer Amphitheater, and Palm Beach County Convention Center. West Palm Beach is also known for its festivals, such as SunFest, the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Some of West Palm Beach's top employers include Florida Public Utilities, ION Media Networks, Ocwen, Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne, Sikorsky Aircraft, General Dynamics, Cemex, and CSC. West Palm Beach is also filled with many law firms. Thus, the area has many top-notch attorneys capable of handling any and every legal inquiry.

All in all, West Palm Beach is a great place to live and/or visit!

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