Before you sign, accept, reject, or negotiate an employment contract, understand what the agreement really means for your pay, rights, career, and future options.
Employment contracts can affect more than your job title or salary. They may control your compensation, benefits, bonuses, stock options, termination rights, confidentiality duties, and ability to work elsewhere.
The Lacy Employment Law Firm helps employees, executives, and professionals understand the terms placed in front of them before they make a decision. We review employment agreements, offer letters, severance terms, non-compete clauses, non-solicitation restrictions, and other workplace contracts so you know what you are signing.
A contract can look simple on the surface but still contain terms that limit your rights or reduce your leverage later.
You do not need to figure out the contract alone or wait until something goes wrong.
Employment agreements can affect workers at every level, from new hires to executives leaving a company.
We assist employees, professionals, and senior-level workers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey with contract review, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and workplace rights concerns. If an agreement feels unclear, one-sided, or rushed, get legal guidance before you sign.
We also assist employees pursuing breach of contract claims after an employer fails to honor the terms of an employment agreement.
Employment contracts cover many different workplace issues. Depending on your situation, you may need legal guidance regarding one or more of the following services.
If your employer has offered a severance agreement, it is important to understand the release of claims, severance pay, confidentiality provisions, restrictive covenants, and other obligations before signing.
If your employer failed to honor the terms of your employment agreement, you may have a breach of contract claim. We can review the contract, evaluate your legal rights, and explain the remedies that may be available.
Employment contract issues often overlap with other areas of employment law. Depending on your circumstances, additional legal claims may apply.
Restrictive covenant agreements can significantly affect your ability to work after leaving an employer.
If your employment ended because your employer violated your contract or acted unlawfully, you may also have a wrongful termination claim.
Some contract disputes arise after employees report discrimination or exercise protected rights under employment laws.
Employees who report unlawful conduct should not face retaliation, even if they are working under a written employment agreement.
You may still have options depending on the contract language, facts, and applicable law. An attorney can review the agreement and explain what risks or rights may still exist.
Treated unfairly or let go because of your age? We stand up for workers over 40 who’ve been passed over, harassed, or wrongfully terminated due to age-related bias.
If you’ve been denied reasonable accommodations, harassed, or fired due to a disability or medical condition, we’ll help you fight back under the ADA and state laws.
Were you punished for taking medical leave? Whether caring for a loved one or your own health, we help employees who were denied leave or retaliated against for using it.
From unequal pay to biased promotions or outright harassment, we fight for employees treated unfairly because of their gender or gender identity.
No one should feel unsafe or degraded at work. If you’ve endured sexual harassment, bullying, or a toxic environment, we’ll hold your employer accountable.
Whether it’s biased hiring practices, unfair discipline, or racially charged remarks, we take race-based discrimination seriously and pursue justice with urgency.
Unpaid overtime? Misclassified as exempt? Denied breaks or wages? We help workers recover what they’ve rightfully earned under Pennsylvania and federal law.
If you were fired for reporting illegal behavior, exercising your rights, or based on a protected characteristic, we’ll evaluate your case and fight for justice.
We take many cases on a contingency basis—so you don’t pay unless we win. Reach out and let’s see what’s possible for your situation.
