Thomasville Employment Contracts Attorney

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A Thomasville, Georgia employment contract is an agreement where the employer and employee each intend to legally bind the other to certain conditions in the work relationship. Georgia contracts are generally negotiable since both employer and employee benefit from an agreement that is tailored to their individual 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. Contracts may also contain less commonly used clauses. First, arbitration clauses require parties to give up their rights to sue in court for any type of employment dispute.

Second, termination or severance clauses detail the procedure for ending employment. Courts have held that when an employer violates these in firing an employee, the employee may sue for wrongful termination. Also, information or work that is obtained or completed by an employee may be subject to confidentiality and non-compete clauses.

How Can a Thomasville Lawyer Help?

Lawyers in Thomasville who specialize in Georgia employment laws may assist you in determining what employment contracts contain. An attorney will also counsel you in obtaining what is fair to you in the contract terms, and they can help negotiate agreements addressing your needs as you begin or end employment.

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Life in Thomasville

Thomasville is located in Thomas County, Georgia, and is the county seat. With a population of 19,000, it is the second largest city in the Southwest Georgia region.

Thomasville is best known as "The City of Roses". The city maintains over 7,000 rose plants located in various spots throughout the city. Many residents also grow their own rose plants for display. A Rose Festival is held every year at the end of April, where rose cultivators from all over the world display their prize rose specimens. The festival includes street shows, dancing, vendor displays, and plentiful selections of food.

The city of Thomasville prides itself on preserving American history and culture. Popular historic sites include the Thomasville Cultural Center, Thomasville Landmarks, and the Thomas County Historical Society Museum of History. The historical sites attract numerous tourists every year.

Thomasville lawyers can usually assist you by filing your claim at the Municipal Court of Thomasville. The municipal court is the first avenue of relief for most types of legal claims. Many lawyers in Thomasville, Georgia are members of the Thomas County Bar Association in addition to the Georgia State Bar.

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