New Jersey Employment Contract Lawyers

Employment Law Services in Northern New Jersey

Employment contracts are legally binding documents that define the relationship between employers and employees. They set out the terms and conditions of employment, including responsibilities, duties, compensation, commissions and benefits. 

The contract may also stipulate the length of employment, grounds for termination, and any specific clauses, such as severance pay, and restrictive covenants, like non-compete and non-solicit agreements. 

At Green Savits, we provide full-service representation to contract employees. Our representation includes advising you regarding your contractual entitlements and obligations. We also negotiate executive contracts and litigate claims for breaches of employment contracts. 

Our attorneys have extensive experience negotiating contractual terms on behalf of employees. We also represent employees in federal and state trial and appellate courts regarding such contracts. We serve clients in communities throughout New Jersey.

Learn how we can assist you by consulting a New Jersey employment contract attorney at Green Savits. Call (973) 965-8571 or email us online. 

Types of Employment Contracts in New Jersey

In New Jersey, as in many other states, employment contracts can take several forms, each with implications for the employment relationship.

These can include: 

• At-will employment: While not a formal contract, at-will employment is the default arrangement in New Jersey, where either the employer or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any legal reason, or no reason at all.
• Written contracts: These are formal agreements that outline the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, salary, benefits, duration of employment, and conditions for termination. Written contracts provide clear documentation of the employment terms and are legally binding.
• Implied contracts: These are not written but inferred from the employer's actions, statements, or past practices. Promises made during interviews or in employee handbooks can sometimes create an implied contract.
• Commission agreements: These contracts establish an employee’s right to receive a commission and at what point that commision is earned.
• Fixed-term contracts: These specify a set period for employment, after which the contract expires unless renewed. They often include specific terms regarding the conditions under which the agreement can be terminated before the end date.
• Part-time and temporary contracts: These contracts are for employment that is not full-time or permanent. They outline the specific terms for part-time or temporary work, including duration, hours, and pay.