Employers may ask workers to sign non-compete agreements when they take high-level roles in the company or gain access to confidential, proprietary information that gives the employer a competitive advantage in the market. However, creating a legal, enforceable non-compete agreement means the agreement must meet various criteria. Courts may decline to enforce...
Category: Employment Law
Understanding Non-compete Clauses in Contracts
Non-compete clauses play a significant role in protecting businesses from unfair competition. Whether you’re an employer seeking to protect your business interests or an employee concerned about limitations after leaving a job, it’s important to understand how these agreements work. Both parties need to know what a non-compete clause means and how...
Protecting Your Company From Retaliation Claims
North Carolina law protects employees who engage in certain protected activities from employer retaliation. A lawsuit claiming that your business retaliated against an employee is serious. If the employee is successful in court, the consequences could include significant damages and fees. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your business against these claims....
Protecting Your Company From Retaliation Claims
North Carolina law protects employees who engage in certain protected activities from employer retaliation. A lawsuit claiming that your business retaliated against an employee is serious. If the employee is successful in court, the consequences could include significant damages and fees. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your business against these claims....
Employee vs Independent Contractor – And Why The Difference Matters
Many employers retain the services of independent contractors rather than employees, and for a number of important reasons. Contractors may only be needed for certain jobs or to fulfill a temporary need. Or the work in question may need to be completed but is not sufficient to sustain a lasting employment relationship....
