San Jose Employees' Rights Attorneys
Severance agreements, non-compete agreements and other employment agreements are an integral part of most business operations. You may be presented with such an agreement before starting a new job or made aware of its existence in the event of a lay off or termination. Regardless of the circumstances involved, you have every right to have the employment agreement reviewed by an experienced lawyer prior to signing.
At the San Jose law office of Williams, Pinelli & Cullen, LLP, we protect the interests of employees in the Silicon Valley, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. With our team on your side, you can feel confident that your rights are being protected. Contact us to schedule a consultation with our experienced employment law attorneys.
Our attorneys draft, review and re-negotiate employment agreements involving:
- Severance agreements: Make certain that your severance package does not sign away certain rights, including the right to wages already owed. We can review the severance agreement and are often able to re-negotiate higher severance pay and other favorable terms.
- Non-compete agreements: When key executives and other essential employees leave a business, it is natural for a non-compete agreement to be enforced. However, it is critical to make certain that the agreement is not so restrictive that it prohibits you from continuing your career. We can analyze the agreement and address ambiguous or unfair terms.
- Other employment contracts: Your employer may utilize some form of employment contract for a number of reasons, from addressing benefits to executive compensation. It is crucial to make sure your best interests are fully protected in these agreements.
A contract from an employer may contain fine print and ambiguous language. An employer is anticipating that this kind of arrangement will entice you to simply sign the contract without reviewing it. However, by doing so, you may be forfeiting important rights. At Williams, Pinelli & Cullen, LLP, we thoroughly review and explain severance agreements and other employment contracts in simple language, so that you can make informed decisions about the contract and about your career.
Contact us to have a severance agreement, non-compete agreement or other contract reviewed by a skilled employee rights lawyer at our firm.
