An employment contract in Clark County, consists of a legally binding agreement between the employer and the employee for conditions stated for the employment relationship. Nevada contracts are generally negotiable since both employer and employee benefit from an agreement that is tailored to their individual work setting. An employment contract for a set period provides the employee with a guarantee of job security if the conditions are met, and it further allows employers some measure of direct control over employee productivity.

Common Terms in Nevada Employment Contracts

The majority of employment contracts in the state of Nevada include the following: salary or wages, job descriptions, length of employment (if any - most are at will), and termination/advancement grounds. 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 Moreover, information or work that is obtained or completed by an employee may be subject to confidentiality and non-compete clauses.

How Can a Clark County Lawyer Help?

An Clark County attorney specializing in Nevada employment law may help you to understand what a given employment contract contains. You may also get advice from a lawyer about fairness in the contract terms, and they will negotiate certain clauses that will meet your needs in beginning or ending employment.