Protecting You And Your Business
In a landmark employment law decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently voted to largely eliminate the use of noncompete agreements across the nation. This decision could potentially reshape the working landscape for millions of American employees. The...
Congratulations! You’ve landed your first high-level executive position. Stepping into this exciting new role comes with significant responsibilities, and a key element of better securing your success is understanding your executive employment contract. This legally...
Morality clauses began in the entertainment industry over a century ago to help keep performers from behaving badly and committing criminal acts that would bring embarrassment – and financial harm to studios and other companies with whom they were associated. They...
A job loss or transition can be stressful, and understanding the details of your severance package is essential. A severance package is a group of benefits and pay provided to employees when their employment is terminated, usually outside their control. It's not just...
In today’s competitive business landscape, signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) has become a common practice for many companies when onboarding new employees. This legal document aims to protect a company’s sensitive information and trade secrets from being...
Navigating an employment contract can be complex, particularly when determining which aspects are open for negotiation. While there’s no exact answer that will apply to every company, having a plan in mind when discussing your contract with a potential employer or a...
Many employees are required to sign severance agreements when they leave a company. These agreements may contain any number of clauses that they must abide by. If they don’t, they’ll risk losing pay and benefits or they could even face legal action. It’s been...
You just received a job offer as an executive for a large company. Before you begin, you’ll need to sign an employment contract, a document outlining the agreement clauses between an employer and an employee. Additionally, it includes information related to...
After contributing so much of yourself (time, education, skill, insight, experience, etc.) to a successful corporation, you deserve a piece of the pie. When they profit from your hard work, you should, too. Your benefits should reflect your contributions. You can...
As a highly-skilled or educated employee, you cannot just find a replacement job when your current position ends. It may require months of searching for you to find even one position that matches your skills and even longer for you to get a job that offers comparable...