Employee Contracts and Agreements

Ohio employers benefit from providing their employees with thoughtfully constructed employment agreements and contracts. Employment agreements clarify the responsibilities, benefits, rights, obligations, and working relationship between the employer and the employee. When an employer does not provide a newly hired employee with an employment agreement, complicated and costly litigation could ensue that may be detrimental to the business. Employers need to ensure that their employment contracts and agreements are carefully structured and comply with relevant federal, state, and local employment regulations and laws.

At Mansell Law, we’ve successfully helped numerous business owners – ranging in all sizes – create legally sound employment agreements and contracts that protect businesses. As an employer, you won’t regret setting aside time to ensure that your business utilizes well-written employment agreements. Our attorneys can help you write an employment agreement that meets your needs and goals as a Columbus, Ohio employer or an employer anywhere in the state of Ohio.

Perhaps you’re facing litigation arising out of an employment agreement. Our skilled trial attorneys can help defend your company in employment contract litigation. To discuss creating or updating your employment agreements, contact our Columbus Ohio employment lawyers today to schedule your initial consultation.

How Do Ohio Employers Benefit from Employment Agreements?

Ohio law recognizes the legal doctrine of at-will employment. In most cases, an employer or an employee in Ohio can terminate employment for any reason at all or no reason at all. One notable exception to the at-will employment doctrine involves discriminatory practices. An employer cannot terminate employment based on their employee’s sexual orientation, age, race, gender, religion, ethnicity, national origin or disability.

Employers may benefit from the ability to terminate an employee’s employment for nearly any reason. However, in some circumstances, an employer may not want their employee to terminate the employment. Perhaps a company has a valuable and productive employee. A company may have poured a significant amount of training and resources into the employee. In this situation, an employment agreement could override the ability of the employee to quit his job for any reason. For example, an employment agreement can list justifiable causes for termination and a minimum required length of employment.

Types of Ohio Employment Agreements

Ohio has a diverse range of employees and contractors. Depending on the nature of your business, you may need to maintain several different types of employment agreements. Our Ohio employment attorneys provide a variety of employment agreements to companies located throughout Ohio to include the following:

• Employment Contracts
• Employment Agreements
• Independent Consulting Agreements
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Severance Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Termination Agreements
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Arbitration Agreements

If you are a business owner, your best investment is the one you make to protect the company.  Reach out to our Ohio employment lawyers for businesses today to protect your business.