If you are seeking employment, it is not uncommon for a non-compete agreement to be part of the conditions you must agree to. Typically, if an employer wants you to sign a non-compete agreement, they will stipulate it as a condition of employment. However, just...
Noncompete Agreements
Understanding buyout provisions of physician noncompete agreements
When a physician joins a practice, he or she often must sign a noncompete clause. This prohibits the doctor from leaving the clinic and go practice somewhere within a specified mile radius. However, Texas requires noncompete agreements to also include a buyout...
What you need to know before signing a noncompete agreement
Most people, particularly those in certain industries, are familiar with non-competition (“noncompete”) agreements. What people often don’t realize is that a noncompete clause is often included in various agreements that people sign when they start a new job. They may...
The effect of a non-solicitation agreement with your employer
Employment contracts are agreements between businesses and their workers that dictate everyone's obligations to each other. Often, the company expects certain concessions from the worker in return for a competitive job offer. Restrictive covenants are a perfect...
2 reasons a skilled worker can challenge a noncompete agreement
If you fulfill an important role at a company, the business will potentially try to limit what you do after you leave the company. Companies view such limitations as a way to protect their intellectual property and avoid unfair competition. Negotiating restrictive...
3 ways to cope with a noncompete agreement
You probably signed a noncompete agreement without much afterthought when you were hired. After all, you weren’t thinking of leaving your job any time soon. However, recent developments have found you mulling over how to get out of the agreement you signed earlier....
How does “reasonableness” apply to non-compete agreements?
If you have company secrets to protect, it is reasonable to have new employees sign a non-compete agreement prior to beginning employment with your company. However, there are many unusual aspects to non-compete agreements which differentiate them from other...
Are executive noncompete agreements enforceable in Texas?
When searching for a new executive position, you should first understand how your current contract could impact your prospective employment. A noncompete clause is a common addition to many employee contracts. The National Law Review reports that between 16 and 18...
What can noncompete contracts for partners include?
Noncompete agreements are not limited to employers and their workers. As a business partner, you may also sign a noncompete with one or multiple partners that make up your partnership. Because you work as a business partner, your noncompete agreement will likely...
Understanding physician noncompete clauses
Texas physicians often have a wide selection of employers. However, it is critical to thoroughly read and understand the employment contracts when offered a position. Noncompete clauses may become deal-breakers if the restrictions significantly limit your job...
