An employment contract is an essential document between an employer and an employee. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment, (hopefully) ensuring that both parties clearly understand their rights, responsibilities and expectations.
A well-crafted employment contract can prevent misunderstandings and disputes, which can foster a positive working relationship. Specific vital components should be included
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When can employers refuse to fulfill a severance agreement?
Workers in certain professions tend to have a harder time bouncing back from a sudden termination than others. For example, engineers may need to spend weeks looking for a company that will hire them for an appropriate project and offer comparable compensation to what they currently receive. Executives and other well-paid professionals often experience a…
Cacace, Tusch & Santagata Partners Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® and Lawyer of the Year
Founding partners Michael Cacace and Paul Tusch are honored to be recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a respected guide to the legal profession that signifies excellence in practice. Inclusion in this guide that annually spotlights top legal talent is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey, which this year was…
Factors to consider when choosing a commercial space
Selecting a commercial space is a significant decision that must be taken seriously. There are several factors that you must think about when you’re trying to decide what type of space you’ll need. Finding a space that meets all your company’s needs can enhance your chances of success when operating within it.
One of the…
Michael J. Cacace Receives 2023 Mario DiNatale Professionalism Award
Founding partner Michael J. Cacace was honored with the 2023 Mario DiNatale Professionalism Award at the annual meeting of the Fairfield County Bar Association.
Founded in memory of Mario DiNatale, a respected former prosecutor and trial lawyer who served as President of the FCBA, this annual award spotlights lawyers whose careers display extraordinary dedication to…
How postnuptial agreements can facilitate dignified divorces
People put off filing for divorce for a lot of different reasons. In some cases, the main deterrent is concern for young children in the family. Others worry about what might happen with their retirement accounts or family-run business.
For those with strong ties to their local community, it could very well be the embarrassment…
How to make supervised visitation work for you and your child
No parent wants to have their access to their child restricted or submit themselves to another adult’s scrutiny when they’re in their child’s presence – but that’s exactly what happens when you’re given only supervised visitation.
Supervised visitation isn’t the norm, but it isn’t uncommon, either. Sometimes the court will order supervised visitation out of…
2 important rules for employers who use non-compete agreements
Many successful businesses have certain trade secrets that make them competitive. Whether you have a proprietary production process or special recipes for fragrances, keeping those trade secrets out of the hands of your competitors is crucial for your company’s ongoing success. Of course, you need employees to call your customers for new sales or to…
Michael J. Cacace Named Stamford’s 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate Litigation
Founding partner Michael J. Cacace has been named Stamford’s 2023 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for his work in Real Estate Litigation.
It is the fifth time Mr. Cacace has received “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, which is awarded to attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback. A single lawyer in each community and…
2 tools that help couples resolve complex divorce disagreements
Almost anyone will tell you that an uncontested divorce is better than a contested one. Uncontested filings occur when spouses resolve all of their property division, child custody and support matters directly with one another. Their time in court is more about reviewing and formalizing their agreements rather than settling the disputes that send some…