Got a Job Offer? Read This Before You Sign.
Understand every clause of your employment contract in plain English, tuned to your state’s laws.
What's at stake
The Employment clauses most people miss, and what they can cost you.
A non-compete could lock you out of your career
They’re void in some states (like California) and overbroad in many others. We tell you whether yours is even enforceable where you work, before you sign away your next job.
Your employer may own your side projects
Overbroad IP assignment can claim inventions you make on personal time. We check it against your state’s protections (e.g. California Labor Code §2870).
You could be giving up your right to sue
Mandatory arbitration and class-action waivers are easy to miss. We flag them and explain exactly what you’d be waiving.
Why review it with us
Results in seconds
A full read in about 30 seconds, even 300-page contracts in minutes.
Tuned to your state
Analysis reflects your state’s laws across all 50 states + DC, with live citations.
A fraction of a lawyer’s fee
From $19 a review, versus $300–$1,000+ for a single attorney read.
Plain English + a redline
Every risk explained, with a downloadable suggested-fix document.
One plan covers all five analyzers, Employment, Freelance, NDA, SaaS, and Lease. Use your credits on any contract type.
Employment contract FAQs
Is my non-compete actually enforceable?+
It depends heavily on your state. Non-competes are void for most employees in California, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Minnesota, and several other states sharply limit them (by salary, duration, or industry). Elsewhere, courts often scrutinize anything broader than 1–2 years or nationwide in scope. ClauseAudit checks yours against the rules in your state.
Can my employer own things I invent on my own time?+
Overbroad IP-assignment clauses try to. But several states protect inventions you create on your own time, without company resources, that don’t relate to the employer’s business, California Labor Code §2870 is the best-known example. We flag assignment language that reaches beyond what your state allows.
What does "at-will" employment actually mean?+
At-will means either side can end the job at any time, for almost any reason. Watch for asymmetric notice periods (you owe weeks, they owe none) and clauses that strip protections you would otherwise have.
Should I worry about a mandatory arbitration clause?+
Arbitration plus a class-action waiver can quietly remove your right to a jury trial and to join a group claim. It’s legal in many cases but worth understanding before you sign, we flag it and explain exactly what you’d be giving up.
Is this a substitute for an employment lawyer?+
No. ClauseAudit gives you a fast, plain-English risk read so you understand the offer and know what to negotiate, but it is not legal advice. For a high-stakes role or a dispute, take the report to a qualified employment attorney.
This is general information, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney before signing.
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Non-compete enforceability varies by state. Get a plain-English read for yours.