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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Employee benefits are always changing, and they can be a complicated area to navigate. As we look ahead to the year 2023, what trends should employers be aware of?
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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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 …
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 …
Are You Subject to a Noncompete or Nonsolicitation Agreement? Beware of Social Media! Read More »
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 …
My Employer Was Bought. Can the New Owner Enforce My Non-Compete Agreement? Read More »
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 …
Can an Employer Ask a Low-Wage Worker to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement? Read More »
If you are being hired by a company or being given a severance package on your way out, you may be handed a number of forms to review and sign. One of them may be a contract, and part of that contract may include a nondisparagement clause. Its meaning depends on the particular wording, but …
Jack Jarrett is an attorney at the Spiggle Law Firm. This article is part of a 10-part series on various aspects of employment contracts and intellectual property issues from the perspective of employees. To learn more about Jack and his practice, please visit his bio. A while ago, a friend’s son was offered his dream job. …
Everyone has his or her limit. Maybe you’ve reached yours. Don’t like being treated like a cog in a machine? Is your boss a bully who raises himself up by pulling others down? Maybe you found a better opportunity elsewhere or need to move. Whatever the reason, you need to quit your job. What’s the best …
