With an at-will employment arrangement, an employee enjoys the freedom to leave an employer without reason. Contracted employees do not enjoy this freedom but are bound by the terms of their employment contract. Many of these documents contain hidden clauses that...
Noncompetes
What should I look for in an employment contract?
You might feel intimidated when an employer presents you with an employment contract. However, a proper employment agreement can actually work to your benefit since it defines your rights as an employee. Your contract may establish how your employer may or may not...
Is your employer rushing you into a severance agreement?
In the event you lose your job to a layoff or termination, your employer might offer you a severance agreement that provides you severance pay and other benefits. However, in return, you would give up the right to sue your employer, which you might not want if you...
How can you enforce fair non-compete clauses?
In today's work environment, everyone has an opinion on non-compete clauses. Some belief it to serve as a great way for employers to protect the vital information and valuable players who make their business run, while others criticize them as unfair and exploitative....
What are the pros and cons of noncompete agreements?
As a worker, you have likely at least heard the term "noncompete agreement" before, even if you have not worked with one yourself. Many people have mixed opinions about these agreements and what they do. Like everything in business, there are two sides. While...