Employment Contract Lawyers

If you’re an employer, you know that employment contracts are essential to have in place. Not only do they protect your business, but they also ensure that your employees understand their rights and responsibilities. But crafting a comprehensive and legally-binding contract isn’t always easy and employment law is known for being quite complex and tricky to navigate, which is where employment lawyers come in handy!

What Employment Lawyers Can Do For Your Business

Employment contract lawyers are specialised lawyers who understand the ins and outs of employment law. They can help you create a contract that covers all the bases, from job duties and compensation to confidentiality and non-compete clauses. And if you ever have to enforce the contract — for example, if an employee doesn’t uphold their end of the bargain — an employment lawyer can help with that, too.

Employment Lawyers Can Help You With Employment Contract Reviews And Other Areas Too

There are many different situations where you might need the help of an employment contract lawyer. From employment agreements to enterprise agreements, here are just a few examples of when you might need the expertise of employment lawyers:

You’re a small business owner who wants to create employee contracts for the first time.
You’re a start-up that needs to put together equity agreements for your founders and early employees.
You’re an established company that wants to revise your employee contracts in light of a change in the business, like a merger or acquisition.
You’re an individual who has been offered a job and wants to make sure the contract is fair.

Whatever your situation, an employment lawyer can help ensure that you have a legally binding and enforceable contract that meets your needs.

Create Legal and Ethical Employment Contracts That Protects Both Employers and Employees

If you’re an employer, we can help you create contracts that protect your business while complying with the law. We can also assist with negotiation and drafting of severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and employee handbooks.

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, our employment contract lawyers can help you understand your rights and obligations, and ensure that your interests are protected. This way, you can prevent employment disputes, cases of unfair dismissal and preserve a positive employment relationship that benefits both the company and the employee’s role.

Comprehensive Employment Contract Legal Services For Businesses

As an employer, it’s important to have a legally binding employment contract in place with your employees. This document will outline the duties and responsibilities of the employee, as well as the compensation and benefits they will receive. It’s necessary to have an experienced employment lawyer draft this document to ensure that it meets all legal requirements.

Our team of experienced employment lawyers can help you with all aspects of your employment contract, from drafting to negotiating to enforcing. We can also provide advice on compliance with employment laws and regulations. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.

Employment Lawyers Offering Legal Services For Employees

As an employee, it’s important to understand everything that is in your employment contract before you sign it. An experienced employment lawyer can review the document and explain all of the terms to you. They can also negotiate on your behalf to ensure that the contract is fair and meets your needs.

If you need to make changes to an existing employment contract, an experienced employment lawyer can help. They can review the proposed changes and negotiate with the other party to ensure that the changes are fair and legal.

If you have any questions about employment contracts or any other employment law matter, please contact us today. We offer a free initial consultation, and we’re always happy to answer your questions.

Consult Our Employment Lawyers Today

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, we can help you protect your rights and interests. At Workplace Wizards, our employment contract lawyers have years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts. We can help you with everything, from simple non-compete agreements to complex equity arrangements. We’ll work with you to understand your business and objectives, and then tailor a contract that meets your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why would employers need employment lawyers?

There are many reasons why employers might need the help of a workplace contract lawyer. For example, employers may need help drafting contracts for new employees, or modifying existing contracts. Employers might also need legal assistance if they are facing a dispute with an employee over the terms of an employment contract.

Whether you’re an employer or employee, our goal is to help you understand your rights and obligations under the contract, and to ensure that the agreement is fair and legally binding. At Workplace Wizards, our team of experienced employment lawyers can assist you with drafting or reviewing your employment contract, to ensure that it is in line with your future interests. We can also advise you on any changes that may need to be made to an existing employment contract, and negotiate on your behalf if necessary. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your employment contract.

Why would employees need employment lawyers to help with their employment contract review?

Getting a new job or a promotion can be exciting, but remember, you need to be completely aware of all your rights and obligations. If you’re an employee who has been asked to sign an employment contract, it’s important to have a lawyer review the agreement before you put your signature on it. A lawyer can help you understand the terms of the contract and negotiate for better terms, if necessary. Employees may also need legal assistance if they are facing a dispute with their employer over the terms of their employment contract.

What employment law services do Workplace Wizards' offer?

Our team of employment lawyers can assist with a wide range of employment law matters, including:

Reviewing and negotiating employment contracts
Advising on redundancy and dismissal procedures
Representing employees in disputes with their employer
Assisting with unlawful discrimination claims
Resolving disputes from workplace bullying to sexual harassment
Advising on workplace policies and procedures

As an employee, how can I ensure I am being treated fairly and protected in my employment contract?

Many employment contracts enforce post employment restraints such as restraint of trade and other trade clauses. It’s why reviewing employment agreements with an experienced lawyer is so important. If you’re already employed and think your contract may not be fair, or you are being treated unfairly, our employment lawyers can advise and assist you.

What employment contract review services do you offer for employers?

Our services for employers include:

Advising on the best type of contract for the business and roles involved
Drafting contracts, policies and procedures
Reviewing and updating contracts, policies and procedures
Ensuring compliance with Fair Work Act legislation
Advising on the impact of new legislation

What are restrictive covenants?

Restrictive covenants are clauses typically found in contracts that aim to protect an employer’s business interests. These clauses can include non-compete clauses, non-solicitation clauses, and confidentiality provisions.

What are termination provisions?

Termination provisions are clauses that outline the circumstances under which an employer may terminate an employee’s contract. By having termination provisions in place, you can reduce risk and the costs associated with terminating an employee. Workplace Wizards’ team of experienced employment lawyers can assist you with:

Determining the appropriate notice period
Identifying any payments to which an employee may be entitled
Advising on how to manage the termination process.

What are at-will employment agreements?

At-will employment agreements are contracts that state that either party may terminate the agreement at any time, for any reason.

Why do you need an employment contract review when hiring new employees?

If you are an employer, it is important to have a well-drafted employment contract in place. An employment contract sets out the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employee, and can help to avoid disputes down the line.

Our employment lawyers can review, negotiate and draft all types of contracts, including:

Employment contracts
Severance agreements
Non-compete agreements
Confidentiality agreements
Independent contractor agreements

Talk to our employment law experts today to see how we can protect your company’s employment relations and minimise disputes.

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