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Common Contract Disputes with Employees

Florida has at-will employment, which means that employment does not need to be based on a contract. That said, many companies have employees sign different types of contracts for a variety of reasons. Anytime you have an employee sign a contract, it presents the opportunity for a contract dispute. If an employee has breached a contract with your business, contact a St. Augustine contract attorney as soon as possible.

Types of Contracts

There are different types of contracts that might benefit a company to have employees sign – that is, until the employee breaches the agreement and causes legal issues. Some contracts that might lead to disputes include:

  • General employment contracts – You might have an agreement that governs the general terms of the employment relationship, including the term of employment. If an employee leaves your company without proper cause prior to the expiration of the contract, they can face liability for breaching the agreement.
  • Non-disclosure agreement – An NDA prohibits an employee from exposing or misappropriating proprietary information of the company, which can range from product design to client lists to operational processes – and much more. If an employee does reveal this information or use it for their own benefit (often to the company’s loss), they can be liable for breaching the NDA.
  • Non-compete agreement – These agreements prevent the employee from going to work for a competitor or starting a competing operation within a certain time of ending their employment. These agreements must be properly drafted to be enforceable, as they are often the subject of contract disputes.

Seek Counsel from a St. Augustine Contract Disputes Attorney

If your employee breached a contract, you should discuss the matter with a St. Augustine business lawyer at Naples & Spence, Attorneys at Law. Contact us to learn more about how to resolve the matter and avoid unnecessary losses.