Texas law does not require employment contracts. As a "right to work" state, Texas does not put many legal limits on employment relationships.Under the general common law, an employer must pay an employee according to the wage agreement that was in effect when the work was performed. A good job offer letter should note that hiring is contingent upon the new hire completing all of the new hire paperwork. The agreement must be based on mutual consent, involve consideration, and cannot violate any laws or public policy. Independent contractors perform services in exchange for compensation and are generally free from the employer's control and oversight. In this article, I will attempt to demystify some of the legal concepts that surround employment contracts in Texas. Position, job duties, location. Employment at will is the rule in Texas. A common mistake that business owners make is not including a sufficient job description in their Texas employment contract.
