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It has been commonplace for many employers to include noncompete clauses in their employment contracts, generally to the detriment of employees themselves. As a result, many employees with these agreements find themselves struggling to find work, thanks to the restrictions placed on them by their employer. But what exactly is a noncompete agreement, and how could it potentially affect you?
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If you signed an employment contract as part of your job, or you have been offered a contract as part of a job offer, it is crucial that you understand the terms in it. Otherwise, you may find that you do not fully understand the rights and obligations that the contract provides. Here are five essential terms you should know in your employment contract:
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If you have been in just about any business for long enough, there is a chance that you have heard of non-disclosure agreements, also known as NDAs. These surprisingly common legal agreements play a key part in many businesses, even though they are not always well understood. But what exactly is an NDA, and how might it be able to benefit you and your business?
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An increasingly common, but controversial, aspect of employment contracts is known as the mandatory arbitration clause (also known as a forced arbitration clause). These aspects of employment law are poorly understood outside of legal circles. But what exactly is a mandatory arbitration clause and what makes it so controversial? Continue reading “What is a Mandatory Arbitration Clause?”
Employees may encounter “non-compete clauses” in their employment contracts. Often, they don’t even think about the problems before signing contracts containing such onerous clauses and bind themselves with devastating consequences. But what is a non-compete clause, and how could it help, or hurt, your employment? Continue reading “What is a Non-Compete Clause?”
