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...
employment contracts
What can you recover with a wrongful termination claim?
As you probably know, Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state. This means employers in the commonwealth can typically fire you for any reason they choose or even for no reason at all. Still, if your employer engages in impermissible discrimination, you may have a...
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...
What should an employment agreement cover?
Whether you are signing one or creating one, it is essential to ensure an employment agreement covers all the important aspects of the job. It needs to create a clear picture of expectations and make it easy to start off on the right foot. When assessing an employment...
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...
5 questions to ask before signing a non-compete agreement
You may be aware of the recent buzz around non-compete agreements. Several states have passed laws limiting their enforceability or even making them illegal. But in Florida, your future employer can still ask you to sign one during the hiring process. While...
Employee misclassification hurts workers
The way people earn a living is changing. With the emergence of the gig economy, it is not unusual for people to have income from several different sources and work multiple jobs at once. Freelancing and independent contracting are on the rise, and many people have a...
Prepare for non-compete or non-disclosure agreements
When considering a job offer, applicants should consider what could happen if they leave that job. Non-competition and non-disclosure agreements are being used with more frequency in employment contracts and severance agreements, especially in technology-oriented...
Non-compete agreements take away rights
American workers often relinquish rights and face disadvantages negotiating the terms of their new jobs. Employment contracts containing non-compete clauses are being used not only for high-tech or executive jobs, but in work at every level of skill, education and...

