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Five Things Employment Lawyers Are Talking About (and Maybe You Should Too) Posted on: May 24, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
Within the Labor & Employment Advice and Counseling Group at Lewis Brisbois, we talk up a storm. We talk to each other and we talk to our clients, every day, about all the new changes being implemented by state and local lawmakers in many parts of the United States. While every employer, employee, and workplace is different and unique, you can’t help but spot some trends over time. So, what are we talking about, exactly? Here are our top five most-talked-about topics for 2022 – so far.
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paid leave, non-competition, arbitration, wage and hour, employee handbook, employment law, human resources, payroll
Effective Non-Competition Agreements for Expanding Businesses Posted on: April 20, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
Expansions in your workforce and market territory can increase the likelihood that your business will encounter jurisdictional issues that can affect your non-competition agreements. A growing business should carefully scrutinize overly broad non-competition provisions in order to draft an agreement that is durable enough to survive such changes. This article will discuss some issues that can affect your non-competition agreements plus suggestions to consider in navigating the growth of your company.
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non-competition, employment agreements, mergers, trade secrets, employment law
How to Protect Your Investment in Employees in a Tight Labor Market Posted on: June 02, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
In a tight labor market, competitors will seek to hire experienced, fully trained employees to immediately fill much-needed roles. The loss of a such an employee can have an outsized impact on a department or business segment. Therefore, it is now more important than ever for employers to protect their investment in their workforce and act proactively to avoid these departures. Here are four tips to help you to grow your workforce during this tight labor market.
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human resources, employee retention, at-will employment, employment contracts, non-competition, non-solicitation
Five Pointers for Enforcing a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas Posted on: March 19, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
Partner Kristopher M. Stockberger provides some tips on how to ensure a non-compete agreement in The Lone Star State is fully enforceable.
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texas, non-competition, trade secrets, employment law, employment agreement
Non-Compete Enforcement and “Hot Job Markets”: A Tale of Ten Cities Posted on: February 27, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
The Wall Street Journal recently published a list of the top ten “Hottest U.S. Job Markets” in 2019. Regions were evaluated based on unemployment, labor force, jobs and wages. What is compelling about this list (at least for your average trade secrets and non-compete attorney) is that it throws into doubt the popular argument that non-competes suppress wages and deter employee mobility.
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non-competition, employers, trade secrets, employment law, employment agreements
Illinois Court Expands Reach of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, Opening Door for Increased Damages Posted on: February 26, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
What is the geographical reach of the powerful trade secrets statute known as the Defend Trade Secrets Act, or DTSA? According to one judge in the Northern District of Illinois, the answer to this question is: the whole world!
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trade secrets, dtsa, non-competition, eea, illinois, legislative alert
Non-Competition Agreements – Bracing Yourself Against the Winds of Change Posted on: May 23, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
As noted in our May 10 client alert, Washington has now joined several other states (Idaho, Utah, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, New Mexico, and Illinois) that have recently amended their non-compete statutes to provide more protections for employees. The Washington statute is instructive for employers because, in addition to a new wage threshold, it contains several of the restrictions or limitations that are trending in proposed legislation across the country.
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non-competition, non-disclosure, non-solicitation, employment agreements, washington
Non-Competition Agreements, Part 2: Making It Hard to Say Goodbye Posted on: May 14, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Like any relationship, a separation between an employer and employee can be difficult. It can be even worse if one party is surprised by the separation. Non-competition agreements are an important tool for employers to help mitigate the difficulties of employment separation, especially when it is the employee doing the leaving. Here are three tips for employers using or thinking about using non-competition agreements/
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non-competition, employment agreements, offer of employment, retention
Non-Competition Agreements 101 Posted on: February 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Whether you’re a company leader worried about a valued employee resigning to join a competing business, or an employee concerned about your ability to continue working in your field of choice for several years, non-competition agreements affect your choices, career decisions, and long-term plans. Both employers and employees should be mindful about any agreements they enter into that may affect post-employment rights.
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non-competition, employers, business, agreements
Welcome to The Grindstone, Lewis Brisbois’ Labor & Employment Blog Posted on: February 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
In this day and age, we demand information at our fingertips, and expect answers that will guide our decisions within seconds. When running a business, this desire is even more pronounced, as one is often faced with situations that require quick, but well-informed, decisions. And with literally millions of sources that purport to provide you with accurate information, how are you to know what information you can trust?
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labor and employment, non-competition, trade secrets, business