Areemployment contracts valid in all states?

Areemployment contracts valid in all states?

I’ve been working as an RN for the past 7 months. While joining, I had signed an agreement stating “I agree to continue working at ***** as a full time RN for a minimum of 2 years”. For signing that, they have given me a sign on bonus of $1250 twice (based on the offer letter stating “$10,000 sign on bonus paid every 3 months over the course of 2 years”). Now I’ve couple of very good offers, and I wish to know what I should do in this situation. Can you tell me the legal implications of that agreement and possible ways to break that agreement.

Asked on February 20, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New Jersey

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