Employment Agreements

Throughout the course of your working life, you will likely be asked to sign a wide range of contracts and agreements. Some may be extremely important and should be reviewed by an experienced employment attorney. Five types of Employment Agreements that are particularly significant are Non-Compete Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, Severance Package Agreements, Employee Benefits Agreements, and Stock Option Agreements. We will work to ensure that the document you are signing is fair. If you have already signed an Agreement and are in a dispute over one of these agreements, we can be our advocate.

We serve employees in Toledo and throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Connecticut and West Virginia. Our vast experience allows us to quickly review an agreement and to explain to you how an agreement’s individual provisions might affect you. We will be honest with you about your case, if you have one, as well as the options you have to achieve the resolution you deserve.

Non-Compete Agreements

A non-compete agreement is a document that an employee is asked to sign promising not to compete with, or join another business that competes with, his or her current business. These agreements typically restrict an employee’s ability to work in a certain geographic area for a certain period of time following separation of employment whether the employee leaves the employer voluntarily or is terminated. These unfair and oftentimes unenforceable agreements have the potential of restricting employees from working in their chosen careers for a significant amount of time.

If you have been requested to sign such an agreement, we encourage you to speak with one of our experienced lawyers. We will examine the document, explain it to you and help you determine whether it should be signed.

If you previously signed a non-compete and have been accused of breaking it, give us a call so we can discuss your options moving forward.

Non-Solicitation Agreements

Essentially, a non-solicitation agreement is a document that employees are asked to sign indicating they will not solicit current employees or customers to move to another employer. If you have been requested to sign such an agreement, we encourage you to speak with one of our experienced lawyers. We will examine the document, explain it to you, and help you determine whether you should enter into such an agreement. If you previously signed a non-solicitation agreement and have been accused of breaching it, give us a call so we can discuss your options.

Severance Package Agreements

If you have recently been offered a Severance Agreement, we urge you to speak with an experienced employment attorney to make sure the agreement is fair to you. We are well-versed in the latest rules and regulations that apply to severance package agreements. Our team can help you decipher what is included in your agreement, as well as what is not included, but should be. We also have the training and experience to negotiate the terms of your severance agreement so you receive a fair and just end to your employment.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits are non-wage forms of compensation provided in addition to basic payments, such as:

  • Health Plans
  • Retirement Plans
  • Insurance Plans
  • Vacation
  • Bonuses or Incentive Pay

If you believe you have been denied an employee benefit to which you are entitled, call us so we can advise you of your rights.

Stock Option Agreements

We assist employees in understanding the terms of their stock grants and will help negotiate agreements containing the terms of these grants. Employees should be aware of the terms of their awards and the plans that govern these awards.

Most stock grants are governed by a stock plan or an agreement describing the terms of the award. Vesting of the award can change especially upon certain triggering events, such as during an initial public offering, when an employee retires or dies, or when an employee is terminated without just cause.

We are here to explain your rights and discuss litigation strategies should it become necessary.

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