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Flat Fee Employment Contract - New York City & Cleveland Lawyers

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We provide flat fee reviews of employment agreements, offer letters and contracts: $1000 - no hidden fees, no additional charges. This includes:

  • Comprehensive one-on-one review of your agreement to make sure you understand every word of what you are being asked to sign.
  • Three (3) hours of dedicated one-on-one attorney time to drive your agreement home, work with your employer and get the deal done (or help you make the decision to walk away), and then for any follow up as needed.
  • So, if down the road you have questions about your non-compete, your compensation, severance, or anything else, you can pick up the phone and we will deal with it - no surprise bills, no additional fees, nothing.

The flat fee review of your employment agreement, and all follow-up, will be provided by a Granovsky + Sundaresh Employment Law attorney. When we are done, you will understand your agreement from beginning to end. You will understand your agreement not only from a nuts and bolts legal perspective, but also from a practical perspective. We can also provide you with alternative language to propose to your employer if appropriate. We will go through every word of your agreement to make sure that you understand it completely, and we also include three hours of dedicated one-on-one attorney follow-up time, as needed. And, if your agreement can be negotiated, we can probably help with that too.

We provide drafting and negotiation services for all types of employment agreements in New York City and Cleveland.

Contact our office today to schedule an immediate consultation with an experienced employment agreement lawyer.

Employment Agreements in New York City and Cleveland.

There are various key agreements employers, employees and independent contractors enter into to clarify the working relationship, rights, responsibilities, obligations, benefits, and more.

We provide a range of services to employees including:

In New York, the typical employer-employee relationship operates under the at-will doctrine. This means either the employer or the employee may terminate the working relationship at any time for any reason, with the exception of legally prohibited behavior, like discrimination. Employment agreements override this at-will condition. They spell out terms, length of employment, justifiable causes for termination, and various other provisions.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

Independent Contractor Agreements are contracts between consultants and clients that spell out the nature of the business relationship, fee schedule, services provided, terms, length of service, and more. They’re vital in protecting both parties. As an independent contractor, make sure that the agreement doesn't lock you into a misclassified employer-employee relationship that keeps you from receiving rights and benefits you are legally entitled to as an employee. For the client, failing to accurately and legally establish the consultant as an independent contractor with a properly drafted and executed independent contractor agreement may result in severe and costly tax consequences. Additionally, failing to include necessary clauses can impact Intellectual Property rights.

NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

Non-Competition, or Non-Compete Agreements, prohibit an employee from working for a current or former employer’s competitor. New York strongly disfavors these agreements and courts often refuse to enforce them. As an employer, these contracts must be drafted properly to ensure they are enforceable. As an employee, you should seek legal counsel before signing a non-compete agreement to ensure that your rights are protected and you are not prevented from working in your field for a number of years.

SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

A severance agreement protects the employer from future claims against the company and rewards the employee for releasing the company from possible liabilities with money and /or benefits outside of normal entitlements. These agreements are often necessary when a company discharges employees due to layoffs, downsizing, or other reasons.

About Granovsky & Sundaresh Employment Law

Our legal team at Granovsky & Sundaresh is committed to offering quality employment law services to each and every client, from an individual independent contractor to a large corporation. We received our legal training and experience at large, prestigious firms throughout the country, and we utilize this hard-earned legal acumen to bolster your success and effectiveness in the business world. We draft, review and negotiate for you to ensure that your employment agreements adhere to the applicable laws, accomplish what they are meant to, and protect your rights and interests. We do this by listening to your needs and learning about your specific circumstances.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Flat-Fee Employment Agreement Review

What is included in a flat-fee employment agreement review?

We review your employment agreement from beginning to end and explain both the legal and practical significance of its terms. That may include compensation, bonuses, commissions, equity, duties, termination rights, severance, restrictive covenants, confidentiality, intellectual property, dispute resolution, indemnification, and any other provisions that could matter during or after your employment. After the review, you get three (3) hours of one-on-one attorney time for follow-up assistance as needed.

Why should I have an employment agreement reviewed before signing?

An employment agreement can shape your compensation, job security, career mobility, and legal rights for years. Many employees focus primarily on salary and title, but the rest of the agreement may contain provisions that become extremely important later, especially if the employment relationship ends or a dispute arises.

Can you help me understand what I am actually agreeing to?

Yes. That is the central purpose of the review. We translate dense contract language into clear, practical advice so you understand not only what the agreement says, but what it could mean in real life if your role changes, your employer terminates you, you resign, or a disagreement develops.

Can you suggest revisions to the agreement?

Yes. Where appropriate, we can provide alternative language to propose to your employer. That may involve compensation provisions, bonus terms, severance, termination rights, restrictive covenants, dispute-resolution clauses, clawback language, equity treatment, or other contract terms that deserve clarification or revision.

What types of employees benefit from an employment agreement review?

We assist professionals across industries, including executives, physicians, finance professionals, sales leaders, managers, and others receiving employment contracts, offer letters, or compensation-related agreements. Any agreement that materially affects your pay, responsibilities, future opportunities, or legal rights is worth understanding before signing.

Do you review offer letters as well as full employment contracts?

Yes. Some employees receive lengthy employment agreements, while others receive shorter offer letters that still contain important terms about compensation, bonuses, equity, restrictive covenants, or termination. We can review the document you were given and identify issues that matter.

Can you review bonus, commission, or equity language?

Yes. Compensation provisions often deserve close attention. We can help you understand whether bonus or commission language is discretionary or earned, whether equity treatment is clearly defined, whether repayment or clawback provisions apply, and whether the agreement leaves important compensation issues unresolved.

Can you tell me whether a provision is standard or unusual?

Yes. Part of our role is helping you distinguish between ordinary contract terms and provisions that may be unusually one-sided, vague, restrictive, or worth negotiating. Even when a term is common, it is still important to understand how it affects you.

Is the flat-fee review useful if the employer says the agreement is non-negotiable?

Yes. Even if the employer refuses to negotiate, you still deserve to know exactly what you are accepting. In many situations, employers say an agreement is standard or non-negotiable, but will still consider reasonable clarifications or changes when asked. And where changes are not possible, informed consent still matters.

What happens after the review?

After the review, you should have a clear understanding of the agreement, the key risks and benefits, and any issues you may want to raise before signing. If appropriate, we can also help you formulate proposed revisions or next steps. The firm’s page emphasizes that the review and follow-up are designed to leave clients understanding the agreement from beginning to end. You will also have a bank of time to use as needed, so you can feel free to reach out as issues arise.

CONTACT US

Please contact our office to schedule a consultation with a talented employment agreement attorney at Granovsky & Sundaresh, PLLC. You will be contacted within 24 hours to discuss how we can assist you.