| Topic Name: |
"Sole discretion of employer" in contract? |
| Message Name: |
Drop the "demote" |
| Date Posted: |
08/05/2000 |
| In Reply To: |
Hi,
I am currently evaluating a contract from a potential employer, and the contract mentions something that sounds rather carte blanche to me:
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"Employer may discipline or demote Employee with or without cause and with or without prior notice. Employer may discipline, demote or dismiss Employee as provided in this Clause notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in or arising from any statements, policies, or practices of Employer relating to the employment, discipline, or termination of its employees."
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This sounds VERY fishy to me, should I ask the employer to modify this, or is it standard practice? I am considering a fairly senior position!
Thanks a lot in advance for any advice!
Regards |
| Message: |
The dismissal should be ok, as long as there is a clause that both sides have to give a notice.
But seek to drop the "demotion" clause. Thats silly, and unfair. If they demote you, and you say that you are resigning, then they can sue you as you signed in the contract that they CAN demote you.
But yes, do spend some money on a lawyer. I have experience with NOT consulting one, and trust me, its worth every penny and more.
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