Planning Ahead May Help an Employee Avoid a Non-Compete Lawsuit
A non-compete agreement forbids an employee from competing with an employer post-employment and usually contains a provision forbidding the employee from using the employer’s confidential information. Unfortunately, an employee who signs a non-compete agreement may find himself in litigation with a former employer, even if the employee does not believe he is “competing” according to the non-compete agreement. To avoid such litigation, an employee bound by a non-compete agreement should consult with an employment law attorney and develop an exit strategy prior to taking action. A non-compete attorney can evaluate both the enforceability of a non-compete agreement and what activities fall within its scope. This information can guide the employee when planning a new venture.
Under any exit plan, an employee should leave gracefully. An employee should avoid taking the employer’s confidential information or trade secrets in any form; taking even a generic document could give rise to a suspicion that the employee plans to use the information in a competitive manner. Further, an employee should remain true to the employer until the employment terminates; the employee should not actively compete with the employer prior to leaving the company or prepare for a new venture while on company time.
To speak with a Texas non-compete attorney, please contact the employment law lawyers at Clouse Dunn Khoshbin LLP at info@cdklawyers.com.
Press Release Contact Information:
KEITH A. CLOUSE
Clouse Dunn
Khoshbin LLP
214.220.2722
214.220.3833 ( fax)
keith@cdklawyers.com
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
