Brooklyn Breach of Employment Contract Lawyer

New York is an at-will state, so employees can generally quit and employers can generally terminate employees at any time – unless there is a valid employment agreement. If an employment agreement is in place, the parties must follow its terms, including the terms related to any termination of the employment relationship.

If you have an employment contract and you believe that your employer has breached it, contact Naidich Law for assistance.

Types of Employment Contracts

There are various types of employment contracts. The easiest to recognize is a written contract that the employer and employee have signed. This type of contract may include terms related to acceptable reasons to terminate the employment relationship. These terms should be followed to avoid a breach of contract claim.

Employment contracts can also be verbal. An employer may agree to hire an employee for a certain term. If they sever the employment relationship before this point, the terminated employee could seek compensation for the damages they suffered because of the breach.

Employment contracts can also be implied. These contracts are formed when an employer makes statements that set reasonable expectations of continued employment. When the employer breaks their promise, the employee may be able to seek compensation for the breach of contract. Reach out to the Brooklyn employment lawyer at Naidich Law for a free consultation.

Types of Employment Contract Breaches

Employment contracts are legally binding agreements. Common scenarios in which an employer may be found to breach the employment agreement include:

• Failing to pay the agreed-upon rate, underpaying the rate, or delaying wage payments for the employee’s services
• Failing to pay an agreed-upon raise or make a promotion as required by the contract
• Failing to provide benefits promised to the employee
• Failing to deliver on promised stock options or equities
• Failing to provide the employee with tools, equipment, or other resources the contract requires
• Firing the employee for reasons not permitted in the employment contract
• Modifying the job assignment without the employee’s consent
• Changing work conditions without providing proper notice as required by the employment contract
• Cutting the employee’s hours or changing them from full-time to part-time status

The specific terms of the contract will dictate what promises are made and when a breach occurs.

Damages for Breach of Employment Contracts

A breach of contract can cause you to experience various personal and financial losses. You may be able to recover compensation for these damages through a breach of contract claim, such as:

• Lost income, including back pay and front pay
• Lost benefits
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Attorney fees and legal costs
• Out-of-pocket expenses

An experienced Brooklyn breach of employment agreement attorney can examine your case and explain the damages that might be available to you.

Was Your Employment Contract Breached? Contact Naidich Law

Employment attorney, Zachary Naidich, established Naidich Law after seeing a need to protect the rights of New York workers who have been harmed by their employer’s wrongful conduct. He aims to provide his clients with the same exceptional legal services typically reserved for corporate and high-net-worth clients.

Learn more about your legal rights and options when you contact Naidich Law for a free and confidential consultation.