Employment Contracts - Holmes Business Law

Philadelphia Employment Contract Lawyer for Businesses

Holmes Business Law helps employers draft, review, and negotiate clear, legally sound employment contracts, offer letters, independent contractor agreements, and restrictive covenants that protect the business and reduce risk.

Top-Rated Philadelphia Business Law Firm
Experienced in Pennsylvania Employment & Contract Law
Clear, Practical Guidance for Employers
Fast Turnaround for Time-Sensitive Hires

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Hiring employees or contractors? You need clear, compliant agreements that protect your business.

Employment contracts aren’t just paperwork — they define responsibilities, expectations, and legal protections that impact every part of your business. Holmes Business Law works with employers who want to set up the right agreements before issues arise.

Who We Support

Small business owners hiring their first employee

Growing companies formalizing their HR and onboarding process

Employers bringing on contractors, freelancers, or remote workers

Teams updating outdated offer letters, policies, or agreements

Common Situations Where Employers Call Us

You’re preparing an offer letter or contract for a new hire

You want to introduce a non-compete, non-solicit, or confidentiality provision

You’re promoting an employee and need updated terms

You’re hiring contractors and want to avoid misclassification

You need agreements that match Pennsylvania and federal legal requirements

You want contracts that prevent disputes, protect IP, and reduce risk

Drafting, Reviewing & Strengthening Employer Agreements

Employment Contract Drafting
We create clear, compliant employment agreements tailored to your business, your industry, and the specific role. Each contract is written to reduce ambiguity, prevent disputes, and set expectations that protect the employer from day one.

Offer Letters & Onboarding Documents
We prepare offer letters, job descriptions, compensation terms, and onboarding forms that are aligned with Pennsylvania and federal employment laws — giving your business a strong foundation as you grow your team.

Independent Contractor Agreements
We help employers use contractors the right way, with agreements that clearly define scope, responsibilities, and protections. Our goal: prevent misclassification issues and make sure the relationship is structured properly.

Restrictive Covenants, Compliance & Risk Prevention

Non-Compete, Non-Solicit & Confidentiality Agreements
Protecting your customer relationships, intellectual property, and proprietary information is critical. We draft and review restrictive covenants that are appropriate, enforceable, and tailored to your business goals.

Policy Updates & Employment Handbook Provisions
When your business grows, so do compliance requirements. We assist with updating employment policies, handbooks, and internal agreements to match current laws and minimize employer risk.

Agreement Updates for Promotions & Role Changes
When an employee advances or their responsibilities shift, their agreements often need to change as well. We revise compensation terms, bonus structures, confidentiality obligations, and restrictive covenants to match the new role.

Clear, Employer-Focused Legal Guidance

We help small business owners understand exactly what they’re signing and sending out. Our agreements are written to protect the business, reduce disputes, and create clarity for both employer and employee.

Experience With Pennsylvania Employment Law

Employment contracts must align with state and federal regulations. We draft and review agreements that are compliant, practical, and enforceable — tailored to Pennsylvania’s legal landscape.

Fast Turnaround for Time-Sensitive Hiring

When you’re ready to hire, you can’t wait weeks for documents. We review, draft, and revise employment agreements quickly so you can extend offers and onboard employees without delay.

Practical Agreements That Reduce Employer Risk

We focus on what matters most: preventing disputes, clarifying responsibilities, protecting intellectual property, and defining expectations that strengthen your employer-employee relationships.

One of Philadelphia’s Top-Rated Business Law Firms

With hundreds of 5-star reviews and a reputation for responsiveness and clarity, Holmes Business Law is recognized as a trusted resource for small businesses throughout the Philadelphia region.

Step 1

Consultation & Contract Needs Assessment

We begin with a focused discussion about the role, the type of agreement you need, and any existing documents or policies your business already uses. This helps us understand your goals and the level of protection required.

Step 2

Drafting or Reviewing Your Agreement

We prepare a tailored employment contract, contractor agreement, offer letter, or restrictive covenant — or review an existing document you already have. Every agreement is written to be clear, compliant, and aligned with your business’s needs.

Step 3

Revisions, Clarifications & Legal Guidance

We refine the agreement, answer your questions, explain your obligations as the employer, and ensure everything is structured properly. Our goal is to eliminate ambiguity and strengthen your protection.

Step 4

Finalizing & Preparing for Implementation

Once finalized, we help you prepare the agreement for signing and onboarding. If needed, we coordinate with your HR team or accountant to ensure everything matches your hiring and payroll processes.

Step 5

Ongoing Support as Your Team Grows

As your business hires more employees or brings on new contractors, we remain available to update agreements, draft new ones, or revise policies as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Employment contracts must be clear, compliant, and enforceable. A single vague clause or misaligned policy can expose an employer to disputes, wage claims, misclassification issues, or unenforceable terms. Proper legal guidance protects your business and reduces long-term risk.

We work with employers on employment agreements, offer letters, independent contractor agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, bonus or commission plans, role-specific agreements, and policy updates tied to hiring or promotions.

Before extending an offer or sending any agreement. It’s far easier — and safer — to get the terms right upfront rather than revising them after an employee has already accepted.

Enforceability depends on multiple factors: scope, duration, geography, consideration, and whether the restrictions are reasonably tied to protecting legitimate business interests. We draft restrictive covenants that are tailored, proportional, and defensible under Pennsylvania law.

Absolutely. Contractor agreements require clear definitions of responsibilities, deliverables, payment terms, and independence. A well-structured agreement helps prevent misclassification issues — a major legal risk for employers using contractors incorrectly.

Most agreements can be drafted or reviewed within a short turnaround window, depending on complexity and revisions needed. For time-sensitive hiring situations, we prioritize fast and efficient turnaround.

Yes. Many employers use outdated or generic templates that no longer match their business, compliance requirements, or current roles. We update existing agreements to ensure clarity, enforceability, and alignment with Pennsylvania and federal laws.

Templates rarely account for your business model, industry requirements, restrictive covenants, compensation terms, or Pennsylvania-specific rules. Employers often don’t discover the gaps until a dispute arises — when it’s too late to fix.

Yes. Whether you’re hiring one employee or building out entire departments, we help standardize agreements, develop repeatable templates, update policies, and ensure your onboarding process is legally sound.

Yes. Employment laws evolve, and agreements must evolve with them. We support employers with ongoing guidance, contract updates, and policy revisions to keep their business protected as they grow.

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