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Employment Contracts
New York, New Jersey And Florida Employment Contract Lawyer
In an employment context, contracts exist where employers and employees agree on compensation to be paid for specific services performed. Whether or not an actual written contract exists, the employment relationship is based on the agreement between the parties. At the law firm of Thomas D. Shanahan, P.C., we help individuals understand their rights in their employment setting and advise them on how to protect those rights.
New York attorney Thomas Shanahan represents employees throughout New York City, northern New Jersey and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with any litigation or transactional matter regarding an employment-related agreement:
Employment agreements
Severance agreements
Negotiation of contracts
Enforcement of employment contracts
Enforcement of progressive discipline policies
Employee handbook issues
Executive compensation
Post-employment issues (restrictive covenants and covenants not to compete)
At-Will Employment
In New York, New Jersey and Florida, employment is at will. This means that unless there is an agreement for a specific term of employment, either the employer or employee can terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason. You could resign or be fired for any reason.
There are exceptions. In some cases, there may be an agreement that states how long the employment relationship will last. Another exception is that the employer can terminate only if there is "just cause." Finally, even if there is no formal employment contract, other documents could be interpreted to be a contract.
Our firm will help you understand what rights and exceptions exist in your situation. We can help you negotiate a contract or enforce one if you lost your job. We also assist with discrimination claims and sexual harassment cases.
Strategic Counseling For Employers
In addition to representing employees, we work with corporate law clients to develop internal policies and procedures to comply with employment statutes in all three states. We can help you avoid costly litigation.
Protecting Your Employee Rights
At Thomas D. Shanahan, P.C., we are dedicated to serving as trusted advocates for all clients in pursuit of justice and fairness. To schedule a consultation with lawyer Thomas Shanahan, call our office at 212-867-1100, x11, or contact us online. We are in downtown Manhattan in Foley Square, near all the major courthouses and many subway stops. Credit cards are accepted.
Thomas Shanahan has extensive experience promoting and defending human rights of all types in both the public and private sectors of the law. Among his notable honors is his appointment as Deputy Commissioner at the New York State Division of Human Rights...
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