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...
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What qualifies as leave under FMLA?
When a personal situation arises that is outside your control, your entire world may come to a screeching halt. No matter what the circumstances, sometimes life makes it impossible to go about your business as usual. When something occurs in your personal life, do you...
Non-compete clauses can be problematic
Non-compete clauses are being used more in employment agreements. Employment contracts for medical professionals containing these terms, also known as restrictive covenants, may been damaging to patients and pose legal problems for medical practices. Non-competition...
Should an employee sign a severance agreement?
When an employee is terminated, an employer may offer a severance agreement that sets forth pay and benefits in return for a worker surrendering something, such as the right to sue. Some things should be carefully considered when employers propose severance...
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...
Reacting to a job loss
Suddenly losing a job may have a substantial financial and emotional impact. It is important to act quickly, or substantial benefits and rights may be loss. Negotiating effective severance agreements may be important. Employees who are laid off and did nothing wrong...
Cyber harassment can create a hostile work environment
It is not just someone telling lewd jokes or engaging in unwanted touching that creates a hostile work environment. You may not be able to check your email without encountering cyber harassment. Is someone stalking you online? How can you put a stop to it? How often...
Prescription for medical compensation
Compensation is an important component of working at a hospital, health care system or a physician group. Negotiating employment contracts for medical professionals needs to address several compensation considerations. Compensation should be comparable to other...
Federal noncompete bill introduced
A noncompetition agreement can prevent a person from seeking more lucrative and satisfying employment. However, these consequential clauses may have been contained on one form or box that was checked without meaningful review when employment contracts were signed. A...
Getting a severance agreement after layoffs
Employees subject to lay-offs and other terminations are dealing with a multitude of emotions and insecurity while promptly clearing out their desk. During this stressful event, and even earlier in companies that are restructuring or engaged in layoffs, employees...

