By K.P. Reddy | Published June 22, 2024 | Posted in Noncompete Agreements | Tagged Tags: Employment Law, noncompete agreements, restrictive covenants |
For decades, employees, labor groups and economists have criticized companies’ use of noncompete agreements to stop former workers from obtaining a job within the same industry. Now, the federal government has taken bold action that should prevent nearly every business from placing limits on an ex-employee’s ability to work in their chosen field. The Federal Read More
Read MoreIn 2011, Georgia adopted landmark legislation governing the use of restrictive covenants in employment contracts. It expressly permits noncompete, nonsolicit and nondisclosure agreements and sets presumptively reasonable scopes and time limits for enforceability. This statute represents a broad reform of state law, but not all employment situations are covered. The Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (GRCA) Read More
Read MoreRestrictive covenants, such as noncompete agreements, are contracts that restrict or prohibit an employee’s competition with an employer during or after the term of the agreement. They are aimed at protecting a company from unfair competition. Georgia courts only enforce restrictive covenants if a business proves the existence of a legitimate business interest justifying the Read More
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