New York Employment Contract Lawyers

An employment relationship is a contractual one. An employee agrees to render his or her services to an employer in exchange for agreed upon compensation. This does not mean that every employment relationship includes a written contract signed by both parties. It does mean, however, that the terms of any employment relationship are defined by what the parties have agreed to. The employment lawyers at Cary Kane LLP can help you determine what rights you have in your relationship with your employer, and what action you can take to protect those rights.

Employment At Will

In New York State, most employment relationships are considered to be "at will" relationships. In the absence of an agreement to maintain the relationship for a fixed period of time, the relationship is presumed to be terminable at will. This means that an employer may fire an employee, or an employee may resign his or her position, at any time for any reason.

Exceptions do exist to the "at will" presumption. The most obvious exception is when the parties have an agreement which explicitly defines the length of the employment term. In other cases, the parties may have an agreement limiting an employer's ability to terminate to situations where "just cause" exists. In some cases, documents may create rights in the employment relationship even if the document is not formally titled an "employment contract." You may wish to consult with an employment lawyer to determine what rights you have in your relationship with your employer.

Negotiating and Enforcing Employment Agreements

At Cary Kane LLP, we negotiate employment agreements on behalf of employees. If you have received an offer of employment, take the opportunity to review exactly what is being offered. In addition to negotiating over the terms of your salary and benefits, you may have the opportunity to negotiate over non-economic terms of the agreement, such as when and how the employer can terminate the relationship. For more information on review and negotiation of employment agreements, click here.

In addition to negotiating agreements, attorneys at Cary Kane LLP are prepared to advise and represent individuals who believe their employer has violated an employment contract. We represent individuals both in negotiating settlements of such claims as well as taking such claims to court or arbitration when advisable.

If you need an attorney to negotiate an agreement, enforce an existing one, or advise you about your rights with respect to your employer, contact a New York City employment contract attorney at Cary Kane LLP to schedule an initial consultation.