Employment Agreement Review
If you are considering signing an employment agreement or a modification to one, it is smart to have it reviewed before you sign.
Employment agreements can affect your pay, mobility, and future options.
Oral promises about compensation or benefits are usually not enforceable unless they appear in the written contract.
We identify hidden risks, correct one-sided terms, and negotiate improvements so your contract matches what you were promised.
What We Review & Negotiate
Your agreement must comply with New York and federal law and align with company policy.
- Offer letters and at-will disclaimers
- Compensation structures, bonus and commission plans
- Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions
- Confidentiality and invention-assignment clauses
- Arbitration and class/collective action waivers
- Independent-contractor (freelance) agreements
- Ownership/partnership and executive compensation agreements
Hidden Risks & Key Provisions
Many agreements also include non-compete or non-solicitation clauses, arbitration and class-action waivers, commission plan terms, and choice-of-law provisions.
New York requires written commission agreements for commissioned salespeople, with specific terms and monthly pay frequency.
Special New York Rules
Note: New York requires special handling for some provisions, such as arbitration of sexual harassment or sexual assault claims.
Independent-contractor (freelance) agreements must be in writing at certain dollar thresholds under New York's statewide Freelance Isn't Free Act (effective 2024).
Contact A Seasoned &
Qualified Employment Agreement Attorney
Please feel free to call us at (212) 233-6400 or contact us online.