Contracts with Employees in the U.S.

Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD

This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of employee laws. Businesses requiring legal advice regarding potential or current litigation should seek counsel from an attorney.

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Basics and General Information
"At-Will" Employment and Contracts
Non-Compete Agreements
CEO Contracts
Miscellaneous Topics

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Basics and General Information

Employees vs. Contractors -- What's the Difference?
The Difference Between Independent Contractors and Employees
Contract employees handbook
Independent Contractor or Employee?

"At-Will" Employment and Contracts

At-Will Employment Policy
At-Will Employment
What to Watch for With CEO Contracts (applicable to nonprofits)

Non-Compete Agreements

Noncompete Agreements: Help Maintain the Confidentiality of Your Ideas on-compete agreements
Sample noncompete agreement
Business Non-Competition Agreements
Safeguarding Success -- Finding The Value For Noncompete Agreements
A Definition of Non-Compete
Noncompete Agreements: Are They Reinforceable?

CEO Contracts

Contracts for Nonprofit Executives
Nonprofit CEO Contracts
Sample Employment Agreement

Misc. Topics and Sample Contracts

Duty of Loyalty
Confidentiality agreements
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Sample Confidentiality Agreeement for Non-profits


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