{"id":2587,"date":"2026-10-22T03:30:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/florida-employers-employee-legal-risk\/employment-agreements-noncompetes-handbooks-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:43:31","slug":"employment-agreements-noncompetes-handbooks-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/florida-employers-employee-legal-risk\/employment-agreements-noncompetes-handbooks-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Agreement Attorney for Employers in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2586\" alt=\"A desk with a signed employment contract, pen, and eyeglasses in a Florida law office setting.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-with-a-signed-employment-contract-pen-and-eyeglasses-photo.jpg\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-with-a-signed-employment-contract-pen-and-eyeglasses-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-with-a-signed-employment-contract-pen-and-eyeglasses-photo-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-with-a-signed-employment-contract-pen-and-eyeglasses-photo-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-with-a-signed-employment-contract-pen-and-eyeglasses-photo-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-with-a-signed-employment-contract-pen-and-eyeglasses-photo.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 844px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Employment Law for Employers | Coral Gables &amp; Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Employment Agreements Written Around the Way Your Business Actually Runs<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal works with Florida employers in Miami-Dade and Broward to draft and review employment agreements with employees, executives and contractors, with clear terms that match each role. Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>KEW Legal works as an employment agreement attorney for employers Florida businesses can call on when paperwork needs to be right before a problem starts. That paperwork includes offer letters, individual agreements, restrictive covenants, and the employee handbook. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. We act as outside general counsel for business owners across Miami-Dade and South Florida, and employment documents are part of that work.<\/p>\n<h2>What Florida Employers Need Written Down, and Who This Service Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Most Florida employers need three kinds of written documents: individual employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and an employee handbook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Individual employment agreements<\/strong> set out the job, the pay structure, and the key terms for one role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restrictive covenant agreements<\/strong> limit what a worker can do after leaving, such as competing or soliciting customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee handbooks<\/strong> list company policies, conduct rules, and how to report a concern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many small employers start with a verbal promise or a short offer letter. Those can create obligations you never meant to take on. A written agreement can settle terms early. Whether it holds up later depends on how it is drafted and when the employee signed it.<\/p>\n<p>This service fits owners of growing companies, employers with sales or client-facing staff, and businesses that hold confidential pricing, customer lists, or product know-how.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x27;re weighing a new non-compete or a handbook nobody has updated in years, we can review those documents with you before a problem starts. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-businesswoman-points-with-a-pencil-at-a-contract-during-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A businesswoman points with a pencil at a contract during a review of employment terms in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What an Employment Agreement Typically Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A typical employment agreement covers the job, the pay, the confidentiality rules, and how disputes get resolved.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job title, duties, and pay.<\/strong> A clear description of the role helps both sides know what the job involves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At-will language.<\/strong> Florida is an employment-at-will state. Either side may generally end an indefinite job for a lawful reason, though statutory and contractual limits apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidentiality and trade secrets.<\/strong> Define what counts as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0688\/Sections\/0688.002.html\">trade secret under Florida law<\/a>. Require return of company property at separation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invention assignment.<\/strong> State who owns work product the employee creates on the job.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-solicitation.<\/strong> Restrict solicitation of customers or co-workers. This is narrower than a full non-compete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispute terms.<\/strong> Set governing law, venue, and any arbitration clause. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, a written arbitration agreement is valid and enforceable, except on grounds that allow any contract to be revoked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signature method.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0668\/Sections\/0668.004.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 668.004<\/a>, an electronic signature can sign a writing and has the same force as a written signature, unless other law says otherwise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Florida Law Treats Non-Compete Agreements<\/h2>\n<p>A Florida court will not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is set forth in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought and the person seeking enforcement pleads and proves a legitimate business interest. The core test sits in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>. The core test sits in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Signed writing.<\/strong> The person against whom enforcement is sought must have signed it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legitimate business interest.<\/strong> The employer must plead and prove one. Examples include trade secrets, valuable confidential information, and substantial relationships with specific customers, patients, or clients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasonable scope.<\/strong> The covenant must be reasonable in time, area, and line of business. Courts read it to protect legitimate interests, not against the drafter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Injunction bond.<\/strong> A violation creates a presumption of irreparable injury. A temporary injunction needs a proper bond, and a contract cannot waive that bond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some agreements fall under a separate rule. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.45.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.45<\/a> covers covered noncompete agreements with employees whose primary place of work is in Florida, and covered noncompete agreements with a covered employer whose principal place of business is in this state and which agreement is expressly governed by the laws of this state. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.45.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.45<\/a>, a covered noncompete agreement is fully enforceable according to its terms only if three conditions are met. First, the covered employee was advised in writing of the right to seek counsel before signing and received the proposed agreement at least 7 days before the offer expired. Second, the covered employee acknowledges in writing that they will receive confidential information or customer relationships. Third, the agreement provides that the noncompete period is reduced day-for-day by any nonworking portion of a garden leave notice period, if applicable. Which rule applies turns on the employee&#8217;s role and where they work.<\/p>\n<h2>Employee Handbooks: Policies, Acknowledgments, and Updates<\/h2>\n<p>A handbook usually does not create a contract on its own.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Core policies.<\/strong> Cover attendance, pay practices, leave, conduct, technology use, and how to report harassment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consistency.<\/strong> Make sure the handbook does not contradict individual agreements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disclaimers.<\/strong> Match at-will and no-contract language to the rest of your paperwork.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acknowledgments.<\/strong> Use signed forms and version control, so you can show which version each employee received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required postings.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0448\/Sections\/0448.109.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 448.109<\/a>, employers who must pay the Florida minimum wage post the state notice. The state issues it in English and Spanish each year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Drafting and Review Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>The process has five steps: intake, review, drafting, client review, and rollout. Timing depends on the facts of your business, including how many documents you have and how many roles they cover.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> We collect your current offer letters, agreements, handbook, and a list of roles that need coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> We identify gaps, outdated terms, and provisions that may draw enforcement challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drafting.<\/strong> We draft or revise templates, with role-specific versions for executives, sales staff, and hourly employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Client review.<\/strong> You get a plain explanation of the business reason behind each recommended term before you decide what to adopt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rollout.<\/strong> We advise on presenting the documents, collecting signatures, and storing signed copies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If a covered noncompete applies, build the 7-day notice window into your hiring calendar before the offer is extended.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Florida Employers Work with KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal reviews employment paperwork alongside the rest of a company&#8217;s legal documents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and serves businesses across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/li>\n<li>As outside general counsel, our lawyers review employment documents with contracts, commercial leases, and ownership records.<\/li>\n<li>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also among the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s employment work is for employers. It focuses on business matters and does not represent employees in workplace claims.<\/li>\n<li>If a matter fits better with another lawyer or firm, we will tell you so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions from Florida Employers<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a non-compete enforceable in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be, if it is in a signed writing, protects a legitimate business interest, and has reasonable scope under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">\u00a7 542.335<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can we require a non-compete from hourly staff?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A court looks at a legitimate business interest and reasonable scope for each role. A single rule for every position is harder to defend.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do we need a handbook if we have a small team?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Written policies help at any size. They set expectations and show which rules each employee received.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should we review agreements after a law change?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing existing documents after a law change is a sensible step. It helps you decide what to revise.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does an electronic signature count?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0668\/Sections\/0668.004.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 668.004<\/a>, it has the same force as a written signature unless other law provides otherwise.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a fee for the first conversation?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/employment-contract-pen-and-seasonal-hire-note-arranged-on-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of an employment agreement contract, pens, and a seasonal hire note on a wooden desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk Through Your Employment Documents with KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>Many employers reach this point after a new hire, a departure, or a handbook nobody has touched in years. If that&#8217;s your situation, <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a>, call 305-990-2300, or send us a message describing the documents you have.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we approach employment agreements for employers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms matched to each role<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at what each position does, what it has access to and what the business needs from it before drafting any restriction.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-language drafting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agreements should be readable by the people who sign them. We write terms that explain themselves and avoid unnecessary legal jargon.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tied to legitimate business interests<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on protecting confidential information, customer relationships and other real business interests rather than adding restrictions for their own sake.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing outside general counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agreements are often revisited as headcount, compensation and operations change. Our team can review updates as your business grows.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Key terms we review with employers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidentiality and trade secrets<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defining what counts as confidential information, how it must be handled and what happens to it when employment ends.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-solicitation and non-compete terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing whether restrictive covenants are drafted in a signed writing, tied to a legitimate interest and limited in scope for the specific role.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation, bonus and commission terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting out how pay, incentives and commissions are earned, calculated and paid so expectations are clear from the start.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Termination, notice and return of property<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing how employment may end, what notice applies and how company devices, files and access are returned.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">One template for every role? Think before you use it.<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single agreement applied to every position can be harder to defend when it imposes the same restrictions on roles that do not need them. Review each position separately before asking anyone to sign.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Ask Us to Review Your Agreements<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Ask Us to Review Your Agreements<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with our team before your next offer goes out. 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