Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete | MacLeod Law Firm

A Limit to the Continuing Obligations of Fiduciary Employees

MacLeod Law Firm — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:37:28 +0000

We often get calls from employees who have resigned or have been terminated and are looking to start their own business. They usually want to know whether they have a duty not to compete and/or solicit clients from their previous employer. Although an employee’s post-termination obligations can be determined by whether their employment contract contains a non-solicitation/

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Should you sign that Offer Letter?

Nicole Simes — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:04:44 +0000

Have you been asked to sign back a written offer of employment, or sign an employment contract? This offer letter or employment contract has likely been drafted by the company’s lawyer and it likely takes away some of your rights. There is no such thing as a standard offer letter or employment contract. Some companies try to include many clauses in every offer/agreement. However, the fact is that…

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Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Assessing your risk

Katelyn Weller — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:32:49 +0000

We often get calls from employees who are thinking about leaving their employment, have left their employment, or have been terminated, and are considering working for a competitor or starting their own business. They are often concerned about non-competition and non-solicitation clauses contained in their employment contract and whether such clauses are enforceable. Non-Competition Clauses vs.

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Should You See an Employment Lawyer About that Issue?

Nicole Simes — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:00:35 +0000

We often receive calls from individuals wondering whether it is worth spending the money to see an employment lawyer. Sometimes this is because the employee has been fired and received a termination letter and the employee wants to know if the amount is fair. Other times it is because an employee has been offer a new job and wants to know whether the employment contract is reasonable.

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Negotiating Employment Contracts

Nicole Simes — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:17:19 +0000

Negotiating Employment Contracts: Getting You a Better Deal We have reviewed hundreds of employment contracts over the years. Some are fair; some are not. Lawyers at the MacLeod Law Firm can tell you which clauses in the contract are not fair in your circumstances and why. If you wish, we can negotiate changes in the initial job offer on your behalf. Every contract negotiation is different.

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Non-Compete Agreement

Nicole Simes — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:01:03 +0000

Many employees considering a job change are concerned about non-compete agreements and clauses in their contracts. Should you be? What is a non-compete agreement or clause? A non-compete clause is a provision found in an employment contract which prohibits an employee from working for a competitor for a period of time following his or her departure. Is it enforceable?

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Confidentiality Agreement

Nicole Simes — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:26:33 +0000

Many employment contracts these days include a confidentiality agreement or clause. Is this something that you should be concerned about? Confidentiality clauses are a type of restrictive covenants that include non-competition and non-solicitation clauses. For more information about these clauses, see here. What is confidential information? Confidential information can include the employer’s trade…

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Employment Contracts and Offer Letters | Can you do better?

Nicole Simes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:01:44 +0000

Reviewing employment contracts and offer letters carefully is always a good idea. Having your lawyer review them for you is an even better idea. Here’s why: Increasingly, employers are asking new hires to sign employment contracts. These employment contracts are prepared by lawyers hired to protect the employer’s interests. There is no such thing as a “standard” employment contract.

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Severance Package : 5 Reasons Why You Should Have An Employment Lawyer Review It

Doug MacLeod — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:00:18 +0000

Most severance packages offer a termination payment to an employee in exchange for the employee agreeing not to commence any legal proceedings against the employer. Here are five reasons why an employee should have an employment lawyer review the severance package. 1. Are you being offered the minimum amount of pay you are owed? In some cases this is a difficult question to answer.

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Employment Contracts: Negotiating Tips for Senior Executives

Doug MacLeod — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:10:37 +0000

Negotiating employment contracts for senior executives requires a personalized review of the terms of employment. Driven, personable, results- oriented, leaders are always in demand. These high-powered executives have negotiating leverage that most employees don’t. Here are five things to review in your employment contract if you are such a person: If you are changing jobs and need help…

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