An employment contract in Lebanon, consists of a legally binding agreement between the employer and the employee for conditions stated for the employment relationship. In New Hampshire, many employment contracts are negotiable to enable both parties to arrive at an unique agreement suitable for the circumstances. Employees with an employment contract specified a time of employment are provided with a guarantee of job security if conditions of the contract are met, and it allows their managers to have some form of control over productivity.

Common Terms in New Hampshire Employment Contracts

Terms that are included in the majority of employment contracts in New Hampshire include the job description, salary or wages, length of employment (or if it at will) and grounds for termination or advancement. Other clauses that are less common may also be included in the contract. These might include: first, an arbitration clause stating that the parties may not sue should a dispute arise regarding the employment

Additionally, 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 Also, information or work that is obtained or completed by an employee may be subject to confidentiality and non-compete clauses.

How Can a Lebanon Lawyer Help?

An Lebanon attorney specializing in New Hampshire employment law may help you to understand what a given employment contract contains. 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 terminate employment.