How Do Noncompete Agreements Work? A non-compete agreement is either a separate contract or a clause in another contract that prohibits an employee from competing with an employer after the term of employment ends, whether the employee resigns or is terminated. The contract is signed at the beginning of the employer/employee relationship. In most cases, […]

Inequalities Are Never Acceptable Though it’s been decades since the Equal Pay Act in 1963, which states “to prohibit discrimination on account of sex in the payment of wages by employers engaged in commerce or the production of goods for commerce,” there still seems to be indications that men and women or different races are

What is Whistleblowing? As an employee, you may notice unjust wrongdoings or issues present in your workplace. Many employees hesitate to report these wrongdoings for fear of retaliation of some sort. They may not realize that without them reporting these unlawful acts, employers may continue to engage in illegal activities for years to come. It

What is a Non-Compete? A non-compete clause is one in which one party agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party. Some courts, depending on where they are located, refer to these as “restrictive covenants.” A non-compete clause is usually a contract between an employer and