Permanent contracts, also known as open-ended contracts, represent the most traditional form of employment agreement. They establish a continuous arrangement between the employer and the employee ...

The difference between employment-at-will and a contract for employment is that a contract typically requires advance notice, in writing, should either party want to terminate the agreement.

Draft all employment contracts with a termination clause tailored for the state in which the employment contract is to be executed. Sample contract language is available from numerous sources.

The Corporate Finance Institute found clawback provisions were present in less than 3% of employee contracts in 2005. In 2010, that number had risen to 82%.

Employment contracts, especially of the exuberant variety, appear to be rarely used by small businesses except in certain contexts—namely to secure the owner a reasonable retirement income after ...

The contract states that if I leave prior to the end of the contract, I have to pay my employer $100 per day that is left on the contract. I am paid every two weeks. How legally enforceable is this?

You're about to sign a contract for a wonderful position. Although every clause may appear to be reasonable, you may be missing critical details that can lead to problems. Here are some common traps.

Dear Evil HR Lady, I recently joined a young software company. I love the company, and my boss is great. The only thing that worries me is the invention agreement I've been asked to sign.

The employment contract will guarantee you a certain sum of money if the company changes its plans and lets you go (unless you've stolen from them or done something else to warrant getting fired).