When Hiring Someone Bound by a Non-Compete Agreement…
// Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse (Blog) // Keith Clouse
Some companies shy away from hiring any individual bound by a non-compete agreement because they want to avoid the hassle and expense associated with non-compete litigation. But, in certain situations (and if the parties are willing to make a few accommodations), hiring an individual bound by a non-compete contract can be made relatively risk-free. Dallas non-compete lawyer Keith Clouse explains.
The initial determination regarding whether the non-compete agreement’s restrictions conflict with the proposed job duties should be made by experienced legal counsel. If a work-around appears possible, the company should take steps designed to help the individual comply with the agreement. For example, the company should set limits and establish protocols to wall off the individual from meetings covering prohibited topics and from accessing restricted documents. The company may also ask the individual to certify that he has no proprietary information belonging to his former employer. In many instances, it is appropriate for the company to reach out to the former employer to explain its position and to ensure that the former employer is comfortable with the steps the company plans to take.
To discuss a non-compete issue with an employment lawyer, contact an employment lawyer in your area. This article is presented by the Texas non-compete attorneys at Clouse Dunn LLP. For inquiries, send an email to debra@clousedunn.com or call (214) 239-2705.
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KEITH A. CLOUSE
Clouse Dunn LLP
214.220.2722 214.220.3833 ( fax) keith@clousedunn.com
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