Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements
Hiring employees and working with independent contractors both require carefully drafted agreements that protect your business and ensure legal compliance. For a business focused on growing its team or engaging outside talent for specialized projects, clear contracts define responsibilities, protect confidential information, and avoid legal risks. At PKC, we help businesses create customized agreements that balance operational needs with legal protections.
Our Services
Employment Agreements: We draft agreements that define employee roles, compensation, benefits, work expectations, intellectual property rights, and termination procedures. These contracts help set clear expectations and protect your business from employment disputes.
Independent Contractor Agreements: Properly classifying and contracting with independent contractors is key to avoiding legal and tax liabilities. We craft agreements that outline project scope, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, and confidentiality obligations.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements: We develop enforceable agreements to prevent employees and contractors from competing with your business or soliciting your clients and employees after their engagement ends.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Provisions: While embedded in broader agreements, these clauses are essential for protecting sensitive business information and trade secrets shared with employees and contractors.
Key Considerations
Legal Compliance: Ensuring that contracts comply with wage and hour laws, worker classification rules, and industry-specific employment regulations.
Intellectual Property Ownership: Clearly defining who owns the work product created by employees and independent contractors.
Classification of Workers: Avoiding legal risks by properly distinguishing between employees and independent contractors based on job duties and working relationships.
Termination Procedures: Establishing fair and enforceable procedures for ending employment or contract relationships to reduce the risk of wrongful termination claims.
Why It Matters
Employment and independent contractor agreements provide important legal protections and help maintain smooth working relationships. We draft contracts that not only meet legal requirements but also reflect your company’s culture and operational needs. With PKC, your workforce agreements are structured to minimize risk and support your business’s success.