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No, most US employment is at-will and does not require a formal written contract. However, having a written agreement protects both parties and clearly establishes expectations.
At-will employment means either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time, for any legal reason, with or without notice. Most US states have at-will employment as the default.
Employees work under the employer's control, have taxes withheld, and may receive benefits. Independent contractors control how they do their work, handle their own taxes, and typically work for multiple clients.
Non-compete clauses are allowed in many states if they are reasonable in scope, duration, and geography. However, California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma effectively ban non-competes. Other states have significant restrictions.
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