Many employees assume that if they were let go their non-compete agreement automatically becomes null and void. This is not true, however, in a lot of states, and this assumption can turn out to be very costly for an employee. It is much better to plan ahead and make sure that the departure from the former employer is as smooth as possible, and to avoid doing some of the things described above that often trigger a non-compete lawsuit.
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Accepting Non-Compete Agreements Online – The New Norm?
An increasing number of companies are asking their employees to fill out and accept employment paperwork online through portals set up by employers precisely for
New Local Rules in the Northern District of Texas
The United Stated District Court for the Northern District of Texas has recently amended its local civil rules. The amended rules become effective September 1, 2019
Breaking News: Texas and 20 States Sue the Department of Labor Over the Overtime Rules
A group of 21 states, including Texas, filed a lawsuit today in the Eastern District of Texas challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime exemption rules
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Is Donald Trump Crossing the Line with Non-Competes for Volunteers?
Donald Trump has been criticized for everything under the sun – from having small hands to being racist. However, the most recent critique surrounds Trump’s campaign volunteer