Key Terms for an Offer Letter

An effective offer letter sets forth the material terms of an employee's employment and makes clear that no other "unwritten" terms are part of the agreement. This article highlights a few key terms that any offer letter should address:

Term Employment Versus At-Will Employment

An offer letter should set forth in clear terms whether the employment will be for a specified term or at will.

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Buy-Sell Agreements: Why Your Business Needs One

If you have one or more business partners then you need to have a buy-sell agreement or buyout agreement included in your partnership agreement. Think of a buy-sell agreement as a prenuptial agreement for your business. The agreement sets into writing what will happen if one of the owners leaves, retires,

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How to Handle a Violation of Your NDA/Confidentiality Agreement

A confidentiality agreement, also known as a non-disclosure agreement or NDA, is a legal document used by businesses to protect trade secrets, proprietary information and intellectual property. Many employers require associates, contractors, and employees to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of their employment contract.

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