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What is a New Mexico Employment Contract?

A New Mexico employment contract is a legally binding document that is negotiated between an employer and an employee to outline the terms of employment. Most employment agreements are used when hiring employees, but they can also be used when hiring contractors, consultants, and freelance workers.

An employment contract will address issues like salary, benefits, duties, and reasons for termination. If an employee doesn’t have an employment contract, they are considered an “at will” employee and can be terminated for any reason at any time.

Are Employment Contracts Enforceable in New Mexico?

Yes. Employment contracts are enforceable in New Mexico. The laws governing employment and contracts can be found in Chapter 50 of the New Mexico Statutes governing employment law.

New Mexico regularly enforces restrictive covenants like non-competition agreement as long as it reasonable and abides by the following criteria:

  1. The non-compete agreement has valuable consideration
  2. The agreement is reasonable regarding duration and geographic scope
  3. The employee is not a healthcare provider

What Are the Legal Requirements for New Mexico Employment Contracts?

Like most contracts, the legal requirements for a New Mexico employment contract mandates that the contract has an offer, acceptance, and consideration. An employment contract can be express or implied.

An express contract is one that has definitive terms written out and agreed to by both parties. An implied contract is a contract that is created based upon the representations and conduct of the parties.

Types of New Mexico Employment Contracts

There are several types of enforceable employment contracts in New Mexico including:

  • Permanent employment agreement. Used for permanent full and part time employees who will have set hours, compensation, and no end date for employment.
  • Fixed term employment agreement. Used when hiring employees who will work for a set duration, like seasonal workers.
  • Contractor agreement. Used when a business hires an independent contractor who will not be treated as an employee.

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