When a worker has a contract, it gives them protections that go beyond the at-will employment laws. Under these at-will laws, most employees can be fired at any time, with or without a reason to do so, as long as the reason isn't illegal. But contract employees are no...
Employment Litigation
New York hospital group reaches agreement in contract dispute
For healthcare groups, many employ those who are a part of a union. The union functions as a spokesperson for the employees as a whole, especially in instances of employment disputes. Recently, a group of hospitals in New York, including some of the largest private...
We help with Manhattan employment non-compete agreements
In the workplace, non-compete agreements are used by Manhattan employers to prevent employees from taking company secrets to a competitor. Many employers understandably want to keep their trade secrets confidential and don't want employees to be lured away by...
Non-compete agreements being debated in the U.S.
Many companies in the United States use non-compete agreements for their employees. These agreements have been around for a long time and are there to protect the company from losing its intellectual property to another company. But lawmakers are trying to put an end...
What is a confidentiality contract in employment law?
When Manhattan business owners have both employees and trade secrets or other confidential information, those business owners may feel they have a problem. Employees may need access to the secrets in order to do their jobs, but how can an owner control the risk of the...
How a non-compete agreement can protect a New York business
When someone in New York starts a business, they put a lot of effort into making sure it is successful. Often businesses rely on employees like sales personnel, product developers or even chefs, to build up a business. Such employees, however, usually have access to...
What are severance agreements and how do they work?
Many New Yorkers have been hearing good news from employers recently: "You're hired!" Although this is often a cause for celebration, both employees and employers usually have some things to sort out before the big first day of work. Often one of these things is...
What are nondisclosure agreements?
Depending on the type of business they are in, companies in New York and elsewhere have certain priorities. For some, this means taking extra precautions to protect business secrets. These business secrets are often the core of the company's identity, making it what...
Arbitration clauses in employment contracts: How we can help
Whenever there is a dispute between an employer and employee about the terms of an employment contract, those terms may not only govern the result of the dispute resolution method used, they may also control what dispute resolution method is used. An arbitration...
Non-compete agreements: what they are and how they work
As the employment market begins to heat up, many New Yorkers are taking advantage by entering into employment relationships with different employers. A common requirement from employers is a non-compete agreement. Many employers require new employees to sign a...
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