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Employment Agreement |
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My best advice would |
| Date Posted: |
04/16/2000 |
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Hi, I need some advice from all you HR/Legal types. I am a Technical Recruiter and began working for one of the Major contract houses in Michigan in November of 1999. Now upon reaching an agreement with my new employer I asked for a written Employment Agreement covering my salary and any benefits. Part of the agreement I asked for was two weeks vacation upon starting with company X. My written agreement states, verbatum, "You will have two weeks vacation beginning January 1, 2000." In April I recieved a fantastic offer that I could not refuse, and left company X. My manager from company X now states that company X changed it's policy in March of 2000 and now I am only eligible for vacation based on months of service- meaning 3 days. Am I wrong here?...or do they Legally owe me two weeks pay. I was only able to give one week notice and there was no severence package. Need a knowlegeble answer, Thanks!...John in Detroit
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My best advice would be to check with a legal advisor who is knowledgable about Michigan law. The wording of the document is important, but State law is also important. For example, in NYC a number of people are asked to sign non-compete agreements (esp. in high-tech firms where competition is stiff). It is generally recognized that these agreements are not-enforceable but are used to deter some people from working for competitors.
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