When is an employment contract legally enforceable?

In California, employment contracts are legally enforceable when all the following conditions are met. First, both parties must agree to all the terms of the contract, such as salary, job duties, any special benefits, etc. The agreement must be in writing and both the employee and employer must sign it. Second, the contract must be lawful and not violate any laws. This means that any clauses in the contract that are illegal or contrary to public policy are not valid. Third, the contract must be supported by consideration—something of value given by both parties to the contract. Consideration can take the form of money, services, or promises. Finally, the contract must be specific in detailing the obligations and rights of the parties. Once all these conditions are met, an employment contract is legally enforceable. This means that both parties must follow the rules of the contract, and if there is a breach of it, the other party may be able to take legal action to enforce the contractual terms. It is important to note that employment contracts can also be terminated in certain circumstances, for example, if the contract was made under duress or fraud. In such cases, the contract is not legally enforceable.

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