Full question:
If a document states that an employee will read each page and that each page will be initialed and the last page will be signed showing that the employee understands these rules and agrees to adhere to them. Now, the last page has been signed but two of the four pages were not initialed. Can the information on the pages that were not initialed be used against the employee? What if this document has not been signed? Shouldn't it be signed to make it legal?
- Category: Employment
- Subcategory: Employment Agreement or Contract
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
The signed last page serves as proof of the employee's agreement, but the lack of initials on two pages may weaken the employer's position. Generally, employer policies do not carry the same weight as state law and are not always required to be documented. They mainly protect employers from lawsuits. In most cases, employees are at-will, meaning they can be terminated for almost any reason, as long as it is not discriminatory.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.