By K.P. Reddy | Published October 30, 2022 | Posted in Employment and Labor Law | Tagged Tags: non-solicitation agreement, noncompete agreement, restrictive covenant | Comments Off on When Is a Non-Compete or Non-Solicitation Agreement Unenforceable?
When Is a Non-Compete or Non-Solicitation Agreement Unenforceable?
When you take a new job or are promoted to a higher position, you may be asked to sign an agreement promising not to compete with your new employer or solicit its customers once your employment ends. The restrictions in these agreements are open to interpretation by employees, employers and courts. Because of this, there Read More
Read MoreThe Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Lawsuits
Two types of lawsuits can be brought when one person’s negligence, recklessness or criminal behavior causes the death of another. One is a wrongful death case, by which the decedent’s family seeks compensation for their own losses on account of the death. The other is a survival action, which aims at recovering damages suffered by Read More
Read MoreProving a Claim of Employment Discrimination
In Georgia, employment discrimination claims are decided under federal law, which prohibits treating people differently based on race, sex, age, religion or national origin. However, not all management actions that an employee may consider unfair rise to the level of illegal discrimination. Proving discrimination requires presenting persuasive evidence that the conduct in question would not Read More
Read MoreWhat Terms Are Essential in an Employment Contract?
Georgia is a “right to work” state, which means most employment is “at will” — in other words, not contractual. However, it is possible that your new employer will ask you to sign a contract that will define the employment relationship. Take the time to make sure you understand all the details of the employment Read More
Read MoreGeorgia Workplace Law Affected by High Court Ruling on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling solidifying the rights of LGBT people in the workplace is sure to have a major effect on employment law in Georgia. The landmark decision, which originated as a lawsuit filed in Clayton County, confirms that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act bars employers from making decisions based Read More
Read MoreComplying with Corporate Annual Meeting Requirements during the COVID-19 Quarantine
How do you hold a corporate annual meeting when the entire country is in lockdown? On the surface, it might seem like a simple matter of using a favorite video conferencing tool and perhaps checking to see if it’s been hacked. Annual meetings for corporations are more than get-togethers. They are legally mandated proceedings that Read More
Read MoreLegislation Authorizes Paid Sick Leave for Workers Suffering from Coronavirus
New legislation passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allows certain workers to receive paid sick leave even if their employer previously did not provide it. In March, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This law assists employers that give their employees paid time off while suffering the effects of Read More
Read MoreEligibility for Unemployment Benefits When Job Loss Is Due to Coronavirus
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by the federal government and signed into law on March 30, authorizes expanded unemployment benefits for Americans. Due to the major economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are several distinctions from the traditional programs that states use to support employees who have been Read More
Read MoreKey Aspects of the CARES Act Provisions Authorizing Small Business Loans
Small business owners are necessarily prepared for various types of challenges, but what do you do when the government orders you to close for an indefinite amount of time? Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has put millions in this very difficult position. Even worse, it is still unclear in many places when authorities will allow businesses Read More
Read MoreHow Will Coronavirus Affect Contractual Relationships and Obligations?
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted practically every aspect of American life. Whether closed by government order or by concerns about public safety, millions of businesses around the country have seen their operations come to a halt. Despite the overwhelming effect of COVID-19, it is not a certainty that an “Act of God” clause in a Read More
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