Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

contract between an employee and an employer

I started as a consultant in aug 04, and my agency made me sign a contract that I can't leave that company before 1 year and If i do, they will sue me. But i wasnt happy with that employer and my job - so i decided to quit after 4 months. Now my previous agency is threatening me that they will sue me. what are the laws regarding this matter? can they sue me? how can i get rid of all this?


Asked on 1/12/06, 2:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Fronczkiewicz, Jr. Miksch and Fronczkiewicz

Re: contract between an employee and an employer

To answer this question specifically, a review of the contract and other related documents would be necessary.

Generally speaking, employment contracts that contain liquidated damage clauses (which I am assuming you are referring to) can be legal. With that said, agreements with such provisions do have to meet certain requirements in order to be enforceable. For example, the liquidated damages have to be related to actual loss by the employer and they must not serve as a penalty to the employee/

A review of the agreement by an attorney familiar with such issues (either me or someone else) would give you better insight into your options in this matter.

If you would like a free consultation concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via email, [email protected] or by clicking on the "Attorney Profile" link for my other contact info.

Regards.

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Answered on 1/12/06, 5:27 pm


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