It is not an unlikely scenario: your top salesperson leaves your company to work for a competitor, taking your customers’ names and contact information with her on her personal BlackBerry. What legal rights do you have to keep your ex-employee…
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Implement and/or Review Employment Policies. Every business, no matter what the size, should have its personnel policies clearly set forth in writing, ideally in either an Employee Handbook or Personnel Manual. There are several reasons why it is critical for…
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As many employers know, Georgia is one of the more difficult states in which to enforce non-compete provisions in employment agreements. Georgia courts have historically been extremely hostile to non-competes in the employment context. However, legislation passed in April by…
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Given the current economic challenges, many companies have increased their use of independent contractors as a means to save money and be more competitive. There are, in fact, financial incentives for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. By classifying…
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