If you entered into a non-compete agreement in Pennsylvania, know that PA courts often do enforce such contracts. If you should stop working for your employer for almost any reason, you cannot go to work for a competing firm within a specified geographic vicinity....
employment contracts
What are the special rules for non-compete agreements in Pennsylvania?
Non-compete agreements are something an employer may ask an employee to sign that creates a contract where the employee agrees to certain stipulations. These agreements prevent an employee from leaving one employer and going to work for another in the same field. They...
Is Pennsylvania an at-will employment state?
Workers in Pennsylvania have certain rights when it comes to employment. However, the state does offer employment on an at-will basis in many instances, as explained by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Understanding the nature of...
Navigating your noncompete agreement
There are all kinds of employee contracts, many of which look to trade a career or other compensation in exchange for maintaining protections on employer assets. Noncompetes are one of those and they aim to keep you as a worker from competing against your employer...
What should you expect from an employment contract?
Getting a new job in Pennsylvania can mean opportunities to grow your career and expand your professional network. As you enter the beginning stages of forming a relationship with your employer, you may agree to sign an employment contract. Familiarity with the...
Potential problems with non-disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreements have appeared in news reports on political scandals and sexual misconduct. NDA agreements are also being used with more frequency in employment contracts and may pose problems for employees. A NDA, or confidentiality agreement, is a...
Non-compete agreements for current employees
Some employers try to have new or prospective employees enter non-competition agreements before hiring. However, they may also have existing employees enter a non-compete clause in new employment contracts. Employers offer these agreements to avoid disputes over...
Employment contracts have benefits
Receiving a job offer is the time to consider job security. While employment contracts are considered mostly beneficial for employers, they can also provide a safety net, which sets forth the employer's obligations concerning salary, benefits and other important...

