Are you stuck under the yolk of a noncompete agreement with your current or former employer? Well, there’s big news that you should know: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just effectively banned the vast majority of noncompete agreements – including those already in...
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Is this the end of noncompetes?
As an employee, you may have had little choice but to sign a noncompete agreement. Many businesses make it a condition you sign one if you want to work for them. For years, there have been major concerns among many about the negative effects of noncompetes. Some claim...
How can Texas employers enforce noncompete agreements?
Texas employers sometimes require that employees sign non-compete agreements. Non-compete or non-competition agreements are a type of restrictive covenant that can theoretically prevent an employee from taking a job with a competing business or starting a competing...
A guide to implied contracts in Texas
A contract allows people in Texas to specify legal rights between themselves. Most of these agreements are in writing, and the parties involved sign them to make them enforceable. However, some contracts don't come with pages of text outlining every little detail of...
What are the limits of non-compete agreements in Texas?
Writing employment contracts in the state of Texas is a delicate matter. What is written and agreed to in such a contract can have a huge impact on both the business and the employee. One common example are the non-compete agreements that are included as clauses in...
Five areas to consider before signing a non-compete agreement
Employers will ask approximately 18% of workers in Texas to sign a non-compete contract or covenant. There are some common pitfalls you will want to watch for in the way that non-compete agreements are written. Generally, Texas court systems will consider five areas...
Are noncompetee agreements enforceable in Texas
Employers may ask employees to sign a noncompete agreement in Texas. These agreements can be vital to employers because they assure that the employee does not start a competing company or go to work for one of the employer’s competitors. Reasons to use a noncompete...
Understanding the main components of a non-compete agreement
Texas is a state that's full of opportunities. However, you might not feel like you have many opportunities if your employer just had you sign a non-compete agreement. There's a lot of confusion out there about these documents. Here's a closer look at how to...
Be careful before you sign a non-compete
Finding an ideal position in Texas may come down to a number of factors. You need to be able to demonstrate the skills and aptitude that an employer will require. In addition, you may be asked to sign a non-compete agreement. This is a type of agreement that is...
What you should know about negotiating non-compete clauses
Some Texas workers might be asked to sign a non-compete agreement with their employers. If you have been asked to sign one, it’s important to understand the terms. What is a non-compete agreement? A non-compete agreement is an agreement employers present to employees...