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What Virginia Workers Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements

In the dynamic and competitive job market of Virginia, the need for businesses to protect their intellectual property, trade secrets, and client relationships is more important than ever. This has led to the increasing use of non-compete agreements, which are contracts designed to restrict employees from engaging in certain activities that may compete with employers’ …

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Introduction to Suitability Adjudications

Suitability adjudications are a critical aspect of the federal government’s hiring process. These formal judgments are utilized by agencies to determine whether an individual is fit for federal employment. However, suitability adjudications can also be used to take negative employment actions against current federal employees. If you are undergoing a suitability adjudication or are considering …

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Adverse Action vs. Disciplinary Action: What’s the Difference?

Accusations of job-related misconduct carry significant consequences for federal employees. While federal employees benefit from significant job-related protections, this job security is not without its limitations. Instances of misconduct can result in termination for federal employees in certain circumstances. Even when allegations of misconduct do not rise to the level of warranting removal, they can …

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Guidelines for Federal Employee Social Media Use

Whenever someone begins working for the federal government, new guidelines and expectations must be followed to protect private information and the best interests of American citizens. While this can frustrate federal employees, many guidelines apply for individuals who want to post online and utilize social media platforms. But navigating expectations in this environment can be …

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Trade Secrets and How They Are Used Against High-Level Employees

Since the advent of the employer-employee relationship, there has been a power struggle between these two sides of a company. This balance of power has been in constant flux throughout modern history, depending on the industry and country. For example, in California, non-compete agreements are unenforceable. This is one reason why the tech boom in …

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Are You Subject to a Nonsolicitation Agreement? What You Need to Know About Using Social Media

If you’re a business executive, corporate officer, sales associate, or just an employee with significant influence over other employees and company customers, there’s a good chance you’re subject to a nonsolicitation agreement. But what is a nonsolicitation agreement? And why do you have to be careful not to violate it when using social media? We’ll …

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Are You Subject to a Noncompete or Nonsolicitation Agreement? Beware of Social Media!

Practically all businesses rely on their ability to find new customers and maintain existing ones. In some businesses, customers may be more devoted to a specific employee than they are to the business itself. In these situations, the business may struggle to survive when a key employee departs. To prevent departing employees from taking away …

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My Employer Was Bought. Can the New Owner Enforce My Non-Compete Agreement?

Non-compete agreements are regulated by state laws, which can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Whether a particular contract is enforceable also depends on the language of the agreement and the facts surrounding how the parties reached that agreement. In many business sales and mergers, the assets of the company, including employees and their contracts, are …

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Can an Employer Ask a Low-Wage Worker to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?

A non-compete agreement is a contract that an employee signs with an employer that states that the employee will not compete with the employer when he or she leaves the business for a given period within a specific geographic area. Though these agreements originally were meant for high-ranking executives and managers, they have been used …

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