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Employment Issues for Small Business
Employees can be the lifeblood of a business, but businesses have obligations to their employees that they must fulfill. In this section, lawyers explain issues such as workers compensation and privacy law that employers should be aware of as they build and support their workforce.
Employment Issues for Small Business Articles
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Proper Classification of Employees for Non-Compete Agreements
Provided by Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C.
A recent Third Circuit case demonstrates the relationship between independent contractor status and non-compete agreements. Read More » -
Noncompete Clauses: Craft Them With Care and Agree to Them With Caution
Provided by Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry
Noncompetes usually forbid employees from working for a competitor or starting a competing business. Read More » -
New Changes to Texas’ Non-Compete Agreement Law
Provided by John McDuff Attorney at Law
In Texas, non-compete agreements are enforceable if supported by consideration, and now, companies in Texas can require employees to sign covenants not to compete before they are offered stock options. Read More » -
Protecting Intellectual Property Developed by or With Third Parties
Provided by Alliance Legal Partners, Inc.
Patents, copyrights and trademarks are not sufficient to keep your assets safe from unauthorized use. Licensing a product authorizes another to use intellectual property while protecting your rights. Read More » -
Austin Business Sued for Allegedly Violating Non-Compete
Provided by John McDuff Attorney at Law
A recent lawsuit involving Texas waste disposal companies illustrates how a non-compete clause can turn on the language restricting geography or type of work. Read More » -
Utah Employers Generally Do Not Need a Reason to Fire Employees
Provided by Ascione & Associates, L.L.C.
“Employment at-will” is a legal contract whereby an employer hires an employee for an indefinite period that can be ended at any time, for any or no reason, without prior notice and by either party. Read More » -
Ford Sues Former Executive Over Non-Compete Agreement
Provided by Robert N. Levin, PC
A former Ford employee is facing a lawsuit after accepting a new position that Ford claims is a violation of his non-compete agreement. Read More » -
Business Risk Management 101
Provided by BROWN & CHARBONNEAU LLP
The concept of risk management seems simple; perhaps that is why it is often overlooked. The unfortunate results of insufficient risk management are serious losses in dollars and management time. Read More »
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