In Texas, most employees are considered “at will.” This means that your employer is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, other than an illegal reason. Many employees in Texas, however, have written employment contracts which set out the terms and conditions of their employment, including rate of pay, calculation of bonuses and commissions, etc. These employees are still employed “at will” unless their contract specifies the reasons why they can be discharged. At Tanner and Associates, we have assisted numerous clients in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, noncompetition agreements, non-disclosure agreements, trade secrets and confidentiality agreements, and severance agreements, in connection with their employment. We also represent employees whose employment contracts have been breached by their employers.