Employers ask employees to sign non-compete agreements to protect their business interests, including trade secrets, client relationships, and competitive advantage. These agreements also help retain employees, protect investments in training, and prevent unfair competition. However, the enforceability of non-compete agreements depends on their reasonableness and compliance with state laws. Seek the legal support of...

If you’re employed as a W2 worker in California, you may be unsure of all the rights you are afforded and how you’re protected in your employment when on the job.  In this guide, we’ll be discussing how California protects the rights of employees based on aspects of their identity, such as their marital...

Both constructive dismissal and wrongful termination involve the end of employment but differ significantly in terms of the circumstances, legal implications, and employee rights.  Constructive Dismissal Defined Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee decides to resign from their position due to a fundamental breach of the employment contract by the employer. Unlike traditional termination,...

You may think that wrongful termination doesn’t happen often.Think again.According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at least 150,000 workers are wrongfully terminated from their jobs each year.If you believe you’ve been unjustly fired from your job, you may wonder how long you have to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. Read on to...

A whistleblower is “a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity.”Essentially, a whistleblower is someone who reports on shady behavior that occurs within an organization.You may wonder whether your employer has the legal right to terminate your employment if you are a whistleblower. After all, you have to...