
Should You Sign an Employment Contract?
Most employment relationships in California are on an at-will basis, which means that you can quit your job or get fired at any time for any lawful reason, and possibly for no reason at all. However, some employers request that employees sign employment contracts, which put in place terms of their employment that override at-will principles. Employment contracts are not inherently good or bad. However, there are certainly individual contracts that have unfavorable terms, and employees should think twice about signing. Never hesitate to have a California employment attorney review your contract and advise you on its potential implications. Some issues with employment contracts might include: Unreasonable obligations and responsibilities of the employeeUnclear terms regarding compensation, commissions, bonuses, or benefitsTerms of employment that are too longAn unenforceable non-compete clauseOverly restrictive…