Non-compete agreements have become increasingly controversial in recent years, and as a result, more employees are questioning whether the contracts they signed are truly enforceable. For employers, this means that it’s important to ensure that…
A federal judge in Texas has recently blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning noncompete agreements, arguing that the FTC overstepped its authority. The rule, which was set to take effect on September 4,…
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) adopted a new rule, titled “Non-Compete Clause Rule,” which states in relevant part: “[I]t is an unfair method of competition for a person to enter into…
Non-compete agreements have become controversial in recent years, and there are valid reasons for concerns: Far too many employers have forced employees to sign them in unethical ways, and as examples of minimum wage employees…
Restrictive covenants have long been a powerful and useful tool for business owners. When used appropriately, they can protect your business, preventing your employees from leaving to go and work for a competitor or from…
Non-compete agreements are a controversial topic. Employers feel that they are essential to maintaining their business’ competitive edge or to protecting trade secrets, intellectual property, and even training methods. Employees see them as an unfair…
A few years ago, fast-food companies and others were the subject of consternation and criticism when it was learned that they were using non-compete agreements to keep minimum wage employees from moving on to other…
While there are many businesses that operate in the same industry, doing the same thing in the same exact way, the organizations that stand out and excel are the ones that have a “secret sauce”…
Owning your own business has significant rewards, but it also comes with countless headaches and potential challenges, especially where employees are concerned. One of the most concerning aspects is the very real possibility that workers…
A non-compete contract is an agreement that an employer asks an employee to sign. It generally establishes both that the worker will not engage in competition with them during the course of their employment as…