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understanding employment contracts
In Texas, you are an employee “at will” unless you have a written or oral contract with your employer which sets out the specific reasons for which your employment can be terminated. Many employees in Texas have written employment contracts which set out the terms and conditions of their employment, including rate of pay, calculation of bonuses and commissions, etc. These employees are still employed “at will” unless their contract specifies the reasons why they can be discharged.
Definition
Employment at will means, with very few exceptions, that the employer is free to terminate the employment relationship, at any time and for any reason, other than an illegal reason. Illegal reasons include discrimination or retaliation on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age over 40, disability or because you filed a workers’ compensation claim.
Texas is also what is known as a “right to work” state. People often confuse this with the concept of employment “at will”. The reason Texas is a “right to work” state is because a specific Texas law prohibits any requirement that an employee must join a union before he or she can work for a particular employer.
At Tanner and Associates, we have assisted numerous clients in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, noncompetition agreements, non-disclosure agreements, trade secrets and confidentiality agreements, and severance agreements, in connection with their employment. If we can assist you in negotiating, preparing or understanding a contract between you and your employer, please call us to possibly schedule a consultation to discuss your legal rights and options. You can also click here to get a Questionnaire to complete and return
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