A court has ruled that a company didn't commit a breach of contract by firing an employee less than a year after he was hired. According to the former employee, the company gave him an offer letter that said the company "anticipated" employing him for at least five...
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Month: October 2020
How to craft a valid noncompete agreement
Although noncompete agreements have come under scrutiny in recent years, they can be effective tools for Pennsylvania companies that are looking to protect their interests. Generally speaking, this type of agreement forbids an employee from working for a direct...
Potential business liabilities are wide-ranging
Two types of liability that commonly affect businesses are personal injury accidents and issues with hiring and employment practices. Fortunately, commercial liability insurance can help manage such risks by covering the costs of damages in legitimate cases, but it...
Can a company enforce a noncompete clause due to unemployment?
Businesses frequently face personnel changes. Business partnerships may not last forever, and valued employees may choose to depart the company. The separations might even occur on good terms. Regardless, questions could arise regarding a noncompete contract....
Fifth Circuit panel rules on bonuses and FLSA overtime calculations
In September, a case involving employee bonus pay was heard by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. A Fifth Circuit panel ruled that it is the employee's responsibility to establish that their bonus pay is non-discretionary and therefore should be included in the...