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Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down "No-Hire" Provision Governing Temporary Employees ( August 2003 )
”No hire” agreements have come under scrutiny because of their effect on individual employees, who are essentially bound—or at least greatly affected—by a contract to which they were never a party and which they may not have even known existed. -
Yes, You Can Still Prohibit Guns in Your Workplace ( May 2003 )
Minnesota's recently-passed concealed weapons law raises a host of questions for Minnesota employers. Among the most pressing are whether Minnesota employers are still permitted to prohibit guns in the workplace, and whether new gun safety policies should be adopted. Unfortunately, until Minnesota courts have had a chance to interpret the new law, few answers will be known with absolute certainty. -
Potential Radical Expansion of New Jersey's "Whistleblower" Statute ( May 2003 )
In the recent Appellate Division decision in Karol Maw v. Advanced Clinical Communications, Inc., et al. (Appellate Division Docket No. A-3606-01T3) (April 16, 2003), the court appears to have dramatically expanded the scope of the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act ("CEPA") N.J.S.A. 34:19-1, and may have created a significant problem for employers that generally require the execution of restrictive covenants by their employees. -
Employment Law Alert--March 2003 ( March 2003 )
Articles include Virginia Limits Scope Of Non-Compete Agreements, Disability Case Highlights Need For Engaging In Interactive Process, Requiring General Diagnosis To Suppoprt Sick Leave Request May Violate ADA, and more. -
Enforceable Covenants Not To Compete ( February 2003 )
Employers frequently require their employees to execute employment agreements that contain covenants not to compete. Each state has its own laws regarding whether such covenants may be enforced, and under what circumstances. Minnesota's law is fairly consistent with the laws of most other states. -
Thanks, Boss. Goodbye… ( December 2001 )
Have you ever considered what effect the loss of a key employee to a competitor might have on your business. Don't think it will happen to your company? Think again. It will. -
In Virginia, Covenants Not To Compete Should Be Kept Simple ( September 2001 )
The Virginia Supreme Court recently sounded a cautionary note for employers by ruling that a non-competition agreement which contains a specific—but overly broad—description of the employer's business is unenforceable. -
Gear Up Your Company?s Non-Compete Agreements ( February 2001 )
This article lays out some questions that will help you determine whether there may be some problems with your non-compete covenants. -
Non-Compete Agreements After An Acquisition: Are They Enforceable? ( June 2001 )
Many companies view their key executives and sales people as assets to be preserved and maintained, recognizing that these individuals add value to the organization. In an attempt to keep those assets out of the hands of competitors, companies often turn to non-compete agreements. When companies are acquired, however, a question arises as to whether or not the acquiring company will be able to benefit from these covenants not to compete. -
Employment Issues For Start-Ups ( January 2001 )
A summary of important labor and employment issues an employer should be aware of in operating a business.
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