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Our experienced Washington employment attorneys & lawyers can help guide you on how to proceed with various employee decisions such as reviewing employee documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and handbooks, along with difficult decisions such as firing, lawsuits, claims, and complaints.
Although not every single employment contract will require legal assistance, many employment lawyers would recommend avoiding unilateral employment contracts that strongly benefit one side over the other. These types of employee contracts rarely hold up in court, yet having the funds needed to combat an issue in court can limit the employee’s options.
A confidentiality agreement and a non-compete agreement are common forms of employee contracts that one of our Washington employment attorneys can help customize for your business. If your business needs to fire an employee, proper measures should be taken from a business legal standpoint to ensure proper communication and a smooth transition of dismissing that employee. In any case, we suggest you connect with our employment attorneys to discuss your options.
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This is the most recent 19 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys in District of Columbia
Review Contractor Agreement
"Brandon provided a fantastic service for our contract needs. He was very responsive and worked with us closely to achieved the desired outcome quickly."
Vijai K
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Washington,
DC,
9 months ago
Assist with Equity Compensation / Partnership Agreement
"Alisha was good. Would appreciate more nuance to her legal guidance"
Joe K
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Washington,
DC,
about 1 year ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Alisha was very easy to work with. She was fast, friendly, and professional, and gave me the exact assistance I needed."
Michael W
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Washington,
DC,
about 1 year ago
Employment Agreement Services
"Lauri was amazing - she cranked out answers to all of my questions within only a few hours, and on a Friday!"
Zach P
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Washington,
DC,
over 2 years ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Taylor was very responsive and knowledgeable."
Jason L
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Washington,
DC,
about 3 years ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Offered great support on a tricky topic - very patient and willing to work with us to get to the correct answer!"
John P
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Washington,
DC,
about 3 years ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Prompt, thorough and patiently walked me through complex contract language. I felt like Adam had all bases covered, and I would work with him again in a heartbeat."
Corianne R
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Washington,
DC,
about 3 years ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Jeff did a great job, efficient and effective. Thanks Jeff!"
Maggie G
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Washington,
DC,
over 5 years ago
Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment) Services
"Quick turnaround and clear feedback. Thanks!"
Trevor M
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Washington,
DC,
over 5 years ago
Assist with Employee Handbook
"Responsive and constructive to work with"
Jeffrey H
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Washington,
DC,
over 5 years ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Jeff’s services were perfect for my situation. He was very knowledgeable and attentive to my needs and concerns. I highly recommend him for contract negotiations."
Stephen V
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Washington,
DC,
about 6 years ago
Assist with Other Labor & Employment Matter
"Karen exceeded my expectations. My legal situation would not have been resolved without her assistance."
Elizabeth G
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Washington,
DC,
about 6 years ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Ramsey was responsive, a good communicator and knowledgeable. Overall, working with him was a good experience and we would work with him again."
Lena K
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Washington,
DC,
almost 7 years ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Provided very helpful advice at a short notice. Thank you"
Jacek T
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Washington,
DC,
almost 7 years ago
Issue Stock Options and Draft Corporate Bylaws
"Grant threw together the documents my team and I needed faster than we expected. Grant quickly grasped our company's specific situation and advised accordingly. He was very responsive and went above and beyond to answer all of the questions we had. I highly suggest him and will definitely reach back out when I need additional legal work."
Ahmed B
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Centreville,
VA,
about 8 years ago
Review Sub-Contractor Contracts
"Timely and professional work reviewing a contract template."
Jeffrey H
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Washington,
DC,
about 8 years ago
Draft Employment Agreement
"Excellent lawyer to work with"
Junaid S
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Washington,
DC,
over 8 years ago
Contractor Agreements Services
"Very professional, courteous, and timely."
Joe D
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Washington,
DC,
almost 9 years ago
Options Exercising Services
"Fast and helpful."
Jon C
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Washington,
DC,
over 10 years ago
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Key Takeaways
- Work for hire applies when an employee or an independent contractor creates a work that legally belongs to an employer under U.S. copyright law.
- Employees’ work is automatically owned by their employer, while independent contractors must sign a written agreement stating that their work qualifies as a work for hire.
- Independent contractors' works only qualify as work for hire if they fit into one of nine specific categories.
- Misconceptions about work for hire include the belief that all contract-based work falls under this category—many require explicit copyright assignment agreements.
- Work for hire does not allow authors to reclaim copyright after 35 years, unlike copyright assignments.
- State laws, particularly in California, can impact independent contractors under work-for-hire laws, sometimes reclassifyin
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