In example, I was asked to sign a 2 year contract in order to switch departments. are they alowed to hold me to that contract.
2007-10-01 11:57:39 · 6 answers · asked by mel 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
yes but the exact terms of a contract like that depend on the state you work in
2007-10-01 12:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Report Abuse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely it is legal. But they also have to let you read the entire contract. Keep in mind that unless it states that they can dismiss you at any time, then they are also "constrained" by the terms of the contract.
Many people will consider a 2 year employment contract a good thing. You know that you have a job for the next couple of years at least. It protects you and it protects them -- they have to invest quite a bit in training you -- which is why they have a contract.
Just be sure to read the contract, and if there is something that you don't clearly understand, ask either for clarification, or ask an attorney.
Good luck.
2007-10-01 19:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As for teachers, employers ask them to sign a contract asking 37.5 hours a week. That's okay as long as it does not go over the federal limit of 40 hours per week. An employer, by federal law, can only require 40 hours a week from you. If the employer asks you to work more than 40 hours, there must be overtime pay. Yes, in come cases, it's legal.
2007-10-01 19:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by river85715 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally it is legal. It's a two-way street that can benefit both sides. If it doesn't benefit you, or is too one-sided against you, don't sign it. They generally want to know that you'll commit to the 2 year time frame, and you have the security of knowing that you'll have that job for the next 2 years. Read it carefully.
Good luck.
2007-10-01 19:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by HOTSAM329 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labor (you) and management (them) negotiate all the time. You both wanted something. Your changing positions means they have to get you up to speed in the new department and train your replacement. So, they wanted a commitment from you that their costs in accomodating you would be recaptured by you agreeing to stick around for a while. Now, if you decide to quit tomorrow, they can't drag you back and chain you to your job. But I wouldn't expect a good reference if you don't hold up your end of the deal.
2007-10-01 19:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by nam_miles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal for them to ask you to sign it, and if you do, yes they can hold you to it. You don't have to sign it, but if you don't, they probably won't give you the job.
2007-10-01 19:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋