Starting a new job is an exciting milestone. Employees are often focused on learning their new role, meeting colleagues, and making a strong first impression. However, in the rush to begin a new opportunity, many employees overlook important legal documents and contractual obligations that can significantly impact their rights and future career opportunities. As an
Artificial‑intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Gemini are impressive. They can draft emails quickly, summarize long documents, and explain complicated terms in language that sounds confident and authoritative. If you are an employee or an independent contractor reviewing an employment agreement, a contract to provide services, a severance agreement, or even a proposed settlement
At first glance, severance agreements may look like a generous offer. After all, your employer is giving you money that it does not legally owe you. But it’s important to remember that Companies offer severance agreements for a reason: to protect the company—not you. Severance agreements are contracts, and once you sign, you may be
A big part of my day-to-day includes consulting employees regarding non-compete and non-solicitation agreements that they are considering signing or have already signed. (Note: Please always have a lawyer review such agreements before you sign them, not after. We usually can’t do anything about it if you ask us
The blog serves as an introductory overview on employment agreements. An employment agreement is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions of the working relationship between an employer and an employee. It is crucial for both parties as it sets clear expectations and provides a framework
The recent decision by Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, No. 3:24-CV-00986-E (N.D. Tex. 2024), has significant implications for employees, particularly those bound by non-compete agreements. As a plaintiff’s employment attorney in Texas
Sometimes breaking up can be hard to do, especially when the current relationship limits future prospects. Toxic relationships are emotionally draining. They can be the source of stress and anxiety; that stress and anxiety can result in health issues. They can result in a loss of independence; that loss of
Summary: On January 5, 2023 the Federal Trade Commission has published a proposed rule that would ban employers from forcing their employees to sign non-compete agreements. While, this is still only a proposed rule, it signals a growing concern over the harmful effects that non-competes have on the American workforce.
With the increase of remote work and tech jobs in Texas, moonlighting appears to be on the rise. This naturally leads to the question: can my employer fire me for moonlighting? There is no simple bright line rule. Instead, it requires knowing what your company’s rules
We have all been there. You have gotten the job offer, and all that is left to do is sign the employment agreement. But before you sign that agreement, be sure to read it. In order to properly decide what is the best decision for you to make requires you to weigh all the available information. In this spirit, I’d like to touch upon two employment clauses that are gaining widespread attention. In doing so, I hope to highlight some of the dangers and pitfalls that come along when these clauses are ignored.
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