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What Does the Ban on Noncompete Agreements Mean?

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Back in January 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposal to prohibit employers from requiring employees to sign noncompete agreements. An exception remains for existing agreements with senior executives, defined as those making more than US $151,164 per year and hold a policy-making role.

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Case Study: Trade Secret Theft Garners No Damage Award

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Jarrells knew his actions violated the proprietary information agreement. Stephen Jarrells began working for Applied as a director of academic medical centers in January 2011. In December 2018, he accepted a position as vice president of sales for Bruin, another medical device manufacturer.

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NLRB Narrows Permissible Terms in Severance Agreements

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A recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling determined that including certain nondisparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Language could be added to a severance agreement excepting NLRA protected activity from the agreement’s confidentiality provisions.

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Navigating the Sometimes Tricky Terrain of Noncompete Agreements

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In a competitive business environment where human talent often represents an organization’s most important asset, noncompete agreements serve as important tools to help companies safeguard their proprietary information and maintain a competitive edge. Noncompete agreements are particularly effective because they create a bright line.

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Independent contractor agreement policy template

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This Independent Contractor Agreement policy can help you craft a mutually beneficial contract between your company and an independent contractor. What is an Independent Contractor Agreement? What is an Independent Contractor Agreement? It’s used when a client hires a contractor to perform a specific task or project.

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How to Unionize Your Workplace

Recruiting Daily Advisor

The primary function of a labor union is to engage in “collective bargaining,” i.e. , the negotiation process between an employer and a union to establish the terms of compensation, benefits, and working conditions for an entire group of workers, known as a “bargaining unit.” Throughout 2023, U.S.

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Employment agreement policy template

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A standardized employment agreement policy assists HR professionals in ensuring consistency, clarity, and legal compliance across all employment contracts. What is the employment agreement policy? The term employment agreement, predominantly used in the U.S., Identify any gaps or areas that need clarification.