employment agreement

NOUN

agreement between an employer and employee

Synonyms

WEAK

covenant employment contract

Example Sentences

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In 2017, Nicklaus terminated his employment agreement with the company but continued on an at-will basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

“Your New Jersey-based employer is allowed to bring forward a new employment agreement even after you have already started working for them,” the law firm says.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

On Wednesday, Disney sued YouTube and Connolly for breach of contract, alleging that Connolly violated an employment agreement that did not expire until March 2027 at the earliest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

In a letter sent to Mr. Tucker on Monday, the university described “a body of undisputed evidence” that showed the former coach had breached his employment agreement.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2023

“Given the clear violation of our employment agreement, criminal and civil law, we were left no choice but to take this action,” it added.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023