All Questions and Answers about Contracts

Promoted to a permanent position from contractor, but no emplyment contract yet.
I worked for my current employer as a contractor from and agency then was direct hired by the company. I asked for an offer letter or employment contract stating my new salary and benefits (all perman...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 18, 2014 10:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Should a non-discretionary (pro-rated) bonus, based solely on my performance, be paid upon leaving?
I receive a base salary and an incentive bonus (20% of collections of everything over a set threshold, based solely upon my performance). Some people I work with just receive a percentage of collectio...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 13, 2014 7:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

My employer did not win bid, contract ends, they state they do not have to pat accrued pto time
New contractor will be taking over on May 21st. Our contractor states they will not pay our pto time that we have already accrued. Is this legal?
1 answer  |  asked May 15, 2014 6:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

relocation contract
I am in a relocation contract that requires me to reimburse the company for the relo funds plus gross up taxes should employment terminate for any reason within 6mo or less at 100% repayment. It also ...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 13, 2014 6:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Non-compete
My former employer has recently just sold their business. I have not worked there for a year and there is still a year left on my non-compete. Is it enforceable by the new owners? I am sure they are a...
3 answers  |  asked Feb 3, 2014 12:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

how can i get out of a non compete
forced to sign a non compete when hired 2 years ago. since they they over hire and I am not making a decent living. Also forced to work 47 hours a week for straight commission..meaning on a slow day I...
2 answers  |  asked Oct 7, 2013 10:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Stock option with acceleration upon termination
I have a stock incentive plan, 10.5 months in I am terminated. Would be 25% after 1-year. I think the acceleration part of contract accommodates but wording is tricky. Was told by company I vested/get...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 23, 2013 12:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

If an employer changes a bonus structure offered as an agreement of employment, have they breached
I intereviewed with a health company regarding a position which included relocation from Texas to Virginia. They included as part of the offer/ agreement, inclusion of an incentive bonus which was hea...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 10, 2013 6:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to Virginia

Can my employer reduce my salary if I have a contract
I have been working for this company for nearly a year. In the last month he has hired two new office personnell (we only now have 5 employees other than the owner) and he told me that he would be cut...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 14, 2013 08:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Non payment of work accomplished as a 1099 contractor
I have some outstanding invoices that the company accounts payable person says is in the mail and it never arrives. They owe me over 2000 and their false statements regarding payments are frustrating....
1 answer  |  asked Oct 10, 2012 10:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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