Houston Employment Agreement Drafting Attorneys

A strong employer-employee relationship begins with clear expectations on both sides. Your employees can’t meet your expectations—or even better, exceed them—if you don’t outline them from the very beginning. With a strong employment agreement, you can protect your business from legal issues, outline employment policies, and prevent miscommunication. Roger G. Jain & Associates, P.C. can help you with concise, clear employment agreements.

At Roger G. Jain & Associates, P.C., we help Houston businesses at all stages of development—from brand-new startups to long-established pillars of the community. We know the power of prevention when it comes to employee claims and lawsuits, and a strong employee agreement is a crucial part of that. Our team is headed up by founder Roger G. Jain, who brings extensive civil court, criminal court, and business representation experience to the table.

Wherever you are located in the Houston area, we are easy to find and even easier to get to. We’re located in the Merlyn Plaza at 9301 Southwest Freeway in Suite 250. We are just a few minutes off of I-69 for an easy commute. Give your employees a head start when it comes to succeeding in their positions and protect your business from unnecessary lawsuits—call us at 713-981-0600 or contact us online.

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The Value of Employment Agreements for Employers and Employees

Customized employment agreements are a critical part of fostering clear, open communication between employers and employees. On the employer’s side, these agreements specify employees’ roles, responsibilities, and expectations, providing reassurance that the needs of the business will be met in the work environment.

On the employees’ side, they benefit from clear expectations and protocols that will be followed if they fail to live up to those expectations. When an employee has a sense of security about what is and is not their responsibility, they have more mental space to focus on the job at hand.

Houston is a competitive area for businesses, and the people who work for you can make all the difference. An employee agreement ensures that everyone is on the same page from the very beginning.

Essential Clauses in Employment Contracts

 Your employment contracts should be tailored to the needs of your business. However, there are certain clauses and topics that should be addressed, including:

• Severance: Unfortunately, there will always be times when an employee must be let go—either due to their own misdeeds or due to changes in the labor market. Specifics regarding severance can help employees feel secure and comfortable in their financial situation even if their position does not work out. Severance terms also outline what is expected from the employee in exchange for full severance.
• Stock options: Stock options are a powerful tool for attracting ambitious, experienced talent in your area. Informing new employees of stock options can encourage company loyalty and give you the edge over competing businesses.
• Non-compete provisions: As a business owner, it is crucial that you take steps to protect your company’s best interests. Non-compete provisions forbid employees from engaging in competitive activities during and after their employment. Depending on the industry you are in and what is allowed in your specific municipality, non-compete provisions may keep employees from working for direct competitors, taking the company’s clients to their own competing business, or soliciting clients after termination of their employment. This is an important area to get right—this clause must respect the business’s need to survive in a competitive environment and the individual’s need to work in their chosen field without having to move to a new area. An overly-strict non-compete agreement may be unenforceable.
• Confidential information and trade secrets: Your company’s confidential information and trade secrets set it apart from others in your industry. A thorough employee agreement will specify how the company protects this information and how it handles breaches.

Including an Arbitration Clause

Many employee agreements now include arbitration clauses. When companies and employees can settle disagreements in arbitration, they can keep the dispute itself and the resulting agreement private. Arbitration is generally faster and less expensive than taking an issue through court, so it can benefit your business’s bottom line.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Keeping sensitive information secure is essential for the success of a business. An NDA may protect your business’s data and set clear consequences for employees who break their NDA and disclose confidential information to outside parties.

Contact Our Employment Agreement Attorneys

A strong employee agreement isn’t something you draft once—it is a living document that must be regularly revisited as the laws and industry standards change. We’re here for you from the very first draft and for every variation that comes afterwards. Call our Houston business law firm at 713-981-0600 or contact us online to get started.