Contracts

Are you leaving your job? If so, your employer may have offered you a severance package. There are a few helpful things to know as you proceed. A severance package may work in an employee’s favor in an employment dispute, but an employer may also use a severance package to …

When you’re hired for a new job, the immediate feeling is almost always one of excitement. A new workplace, new coworkers, new opportunities, perhaps better pay and more benefits. But when you accept a new job, you’re also moving into an unfamiliar situation. Whether your job is with a small, …

If you’ve just been offered a new job, you might be wondering how to start your new career with the best employment contract. Negotiation of your job contract not only sets the tone for your professional relationship with your employer, but it also determines your career trajectory.

• What is negotiable?

When you get a new job, you may be asked to sign an employment contract. No matter how eager you are to start your new job, it’s important to carefully read over the contract and consider whether the contract reflects your best interests. PA employment contract laws provide you …

According to Pennsylvania employment law, a written agreement between an employer and employee doesn’t control the worker’s status. For example, a signed employment contract can list employment status as independent contractor or employee. If you suspect that your employer may be hiding your true employment status, read below to …