Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois
Contract unsigned by either party - Is it valid?
My current employer presented me with a contract that states non-compete language, as well as contract termination clauses. I am interested in the termination stipulations if the contract is at all valid. The contract states that I must give 3 months notice prior to leaving. However, there is a clause in the contract stating that it is deemed invalid if I don't show up for work for 5 days, consecutively or non-consecutively. Here are my questions.
1. Is the contract valid?
2. If so, since there are no penalties outlined in the contract, what are the possible penalties that could be put on me?
3. If I do not put in a letter of resignation, and don't show up for 5 days, am I free and clear?
Thank you for your prompt responses.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Contract unsigned by either party - Is it valid?
It is impossible to offer an opinion on the validity and enforceability of a written contract without reading it. If you would like, you may forward a copy of it to my firm, which we will review and advise you for a fee.
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