Smyrna Employment Contracts Attorney

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A Smyrna, Georgia employment contract is an agreement where the employer and employee each intend to legally bind the other to particular conditions in the work relationship. Georgia contracts are typically negotiable since both employer and employee benefit from an agreement that is tailored to their specific work setting. The employment contract setting a term helps give employees a guarantee of job stability upon meeting the conditions, and it further lets employees have some direct control over the productivity of employees.

Common Terms in Georgia Employment Contracts

The majority of employment contracts in the state of Georgia include the following: salary or wages, job descriptions, duration of employment (if any - most are at will), and termination/advancement grounds. 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, clauses covering confidentiality and non-compete clauses subject all information completed or obtained by employees to specific rules.

How Can a Smyrna Lawyer Help?

An Smyrna attorney specializing in Georgia employment law can help you to understand what a given employment contract contains. 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 Smyrna

Located just 10 miles from the state capital of Atlanta, Smyrna Georgia is a city with lots of Southern charm. Smyrna was incorporated in 1872 and is appropriately nicknamed, "Jonquil City" for the many jonquils that bloom naturally in the city's parks and streets during the spring blossom.

Smyrna has a population of 47,000 residents. Smyrna has over 304 acres of parks and open spaces within the city's 15 square miles-- a fact that promotes its residents outdoor activity. The Village Green is the hub of the city and is the "common area" of Smyrna housing the library, civic center, and community center.

The Market Village is an expansive downtown development in the city that has retail, restaurants, and housing for many of Smyrna residents to enjoy. Smyrna is also a popular sport for Atlanta workers to live in and enjoy the perks and space of a suburb. Smyrna is just a fifteen minute drive to downtown Atlanta.

Smyrna has many lawyers that help contribute to the growth and development of the city. Lawyers with a range of specialties to help their fellow citizens with any issue they may find themselves dealing with. Smyrna lawyers are in good company with local doctors, accountants, and other professionals creating a great professional community.

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