Signing Employment Agreements In Miami

Employers often require employees to sign an employment agreement (also known as an employment contract) immediately before they start work or during the onboarding process. An employee in Florida may also be required to sign an employment agreement in other contexts, such as in connection with a promotion, change of job position, or merger/acquisition with another company. 

An employment agreement is not the same thing as a severance agreement. An employment agreement typically governs the terms and conditions of an employee’s employment. On the other hand, a severance agreement typically controls an individual’s rights and obligations for the time period after they cease working for an employer. 

Terms that are often included in employment agreements include start date, compensation, fringe benefits, work hours, paid time off, the status of at-will employment, restrictive covenants (i.e., non-disclosure, non-solicit, or non-compete provisions), dispute resolution process, and the state law governing the contract.

There is no such thing as “standard terms”, especially for executives and highly compensated employees. Speak with a Miami employment attorney to review your employment agreement. 

What We Do

Our employment lawyers in Miami are experts in counseling clients on their employment agreements. The services we provide to employees in Miami for employment agreements include:

• Review and advisement 
• Negotiations 
• Employment agreement dispute resolution, including litigation when appropriate. 

To speak with one of our Miami employment lawyers, call (305) 684-8004 or email coordinator@caklegal.com. 

It is important you do not assume your employer has your best interest in mind. If you have any concerns about compensation, post-termination obligations, protection from wrongful terminations, or otherwise, contact us. You should fully understand what you sign before you sign it.

We have substantial experience representing many types of clients, including:

• Physicians and Physician Assistants
• C-Suite Executives
• Financial Brokers-Dealers
• Attorneys
• CPA’s
• Sales Professionals
• Insurance Agents/Brokers
• Recruiters
• Management 
• Entertainers 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you represent clients throughout South Florida?

Yes, our employment lawyers represent clients in employment law matters throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County. This includes the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Homestead, Miami Beach, Hialeah, North Miami, South Miami, Coral Gables, Aventura, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Miami Shores, Sweetwater, Medley, Indian Creek, Richmond West, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Miramar, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, Tamarac, and Hallandale Beach, 

Are employment contracts legally binding in Florida?

Generally, yes.  However, certain provisions that may be in Florida employment contracts are only enforceable if they meet certain requirements. For example, confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-compete provisions are considered restrictive covenants that are subject to the requirements of Fla. Stat. § 542.335. That statute imposes certain conditions on the enforceability of restrictive covenants. 

Do you need an employment contract in Miami, Florida?

No, neither Florida law nor any Miami ordinances require an employment agreement. However, it is often a good idea for an employer and employee to reduce the basic terms of employment to writing. For example, it is prudent to put into writing the terms of compensation, paid time off, any fringe benefits, and certain other terms. The more details of the terms of employment that are reduced to writing the less ambiguity will exist. 

There is no such thing as a standard employment contract. If you want to discuss your employment contract with one of Miami’s best employment lawyers, contact us today at (305) 684-8004 or coordinator@caklegal.com. 

What should I do if my employer asks me to sign an employment contract?

Speak with a Miami employment attorney. Signing an employment contract is a serious matter because the contract may provide terms that govern your employment relationship, including salary, bonuses, commissions, payment due dates, time off, job duty expectations, whether you may moonlight, post-employment obligations, and more. 

How much do your employment attorneys charge to review an employment contract? 

We offer flat fees and hourly rate fees. To find out more details, contact us at (305) 684-8004 or coordinator@caklegal.com.