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Leaving a miserable employment experience may bring a sense of relief, but quitting may also signal the start of a stressful job search. That stress is often compounded by consideration of non-compete clauses or agreements.
Fortunately, lawmakers and courts are increasingly recognizing the unfairness of non-compete agreements and placing limitations on their use.
Dallas law firm Cuadra Law can guide you in deciding whether to sign a non-compete agreement and represent you in employment negotiations and disputes.
A non-compete agreement can either be a standalone contract or a clause within an employment agreement.
It restricts an employee from starting a competing business or taking a job with a direct competitor for a certain time after leaving the employer.
While similar in purpose, non-compete agreements differ from non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) which prohibit the disclosure of confidential information but don’t limit future employment opportunities.
Aside from overly broad language that makes some non-competes too confusing to navigate, factors courts may consider in such agreements include:
Do you work in the Dallas – Fort Worth area and have a restrictive non-compete clause or agreement? Cuadra Law can determine whether a non-compete clause is unenforceable or unfair and help protect your rights.
Let experienced employment lawyer Edel Cuadra review non-compete agreements before you sign them, maximizing your options if you change jobs. Contact us to schedule your free consultation today!
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Employers increasingly include non-compete agreements as terms of their employment contracts, especially for their executive staff. However, the enforceability of these clauses is unclear, even though Texas courts generally appear to favor enforcing them.
If you’ve moved on from a former position with a non-compete agreement hanging over your head, Cuadra Law can help you understand the details of the agreement as well as determine its enforceability. Learn More
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Your employment contract may include a severance agreement, regardless of your industry or position. Generally, the employer will ask that you waive the right to sue should you be terminated so that you can receive a severance package, and it may also include a non-compete agreement. Cuadra Law can help you negotiate a fair agreement and the most favorable outcome possible. Read More
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At Cuadra Law, Edel Cuadra works for employees in the Dallas area. He uses state and federal laws to protect employees against a wide range of workplace violations.
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