Dawson: Yes, employment contracts are enforceable. As with any other contract, there has to be sufficient consideration (i.e., each party giving up something of value). Here, you are giving up your right to work elsewhere and in exchange, the employer is paying you. I have a sample employment contract if you want to see it. All employment contracts still say that you can be fired for cause, but you may be able to have a provision that says you are paid for that 24 months irrespective of whether you are fired with or without cause. E-mail me and let me know if you want me to send you an example employment contract that I use.
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