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
Non-Compete Agreement
A Texas Judge’s Decision to Block the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban:
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…
Toxic Relationships: When your ball and chain is your noncompete.
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…
Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes
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. …
Can Your Employer Fire You For Moonlighting
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 …
Dangers and Pitfalls of Blindly Signing an Employment Contract
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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