Pennsylvania now enforces non-competition agreements if certain conditions are met. A bill pending before a state house legislative committee, however, would severely restrict their use. This could change the circumstances for negotiating employment contracts. Now,...
Month: November 2018
Dealing with noncompete agreements
A person looking for a new job or trying to leave a medical practice may face legal obstacles. Many new doctors must deal with noncompetition agreements contained in their employee contracts for medical professionals. One quarter of new doctors leave their jobs within...
What should be in an employment contract?
Getting a coveted job offer does not end negotiations or consideration of the job. The terms of employment contracts can have long-term consequences on one's career and finances. Job security is an essential component. Applicants should review whether there is...
Agreeing to a severance buyout
Recently, major corporations such as General Motors, Verizon and Pfizer have announced employee buyouts for the end of this year. These buyouts illustrate the emotional and financial considerations that accompany their decision to enter severance agreements. This...
Non-competition clauses multiplying
Non-competition agreements are intended to protect business by preventing employees from taking the skills they learned at that business and working for their former employer's competitor. Non-compete agreements in employment contracts, however, have sometimes been...