Many states have grappled with the enforceability of non-compete agreements. Non-compete agreements are clauses in employment contracts that restrict an employee from working for competing businesses during employment or for a period of time after their current employment ends. Generally, to be enforceable, state courts require that restrictions...
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Holiday Leave Laws
With the holidays in the not-so-distant future, you may be wondering what your holiday leave rights are as an employer. There are a number of relevant laws in this discussion both at the state and federal level. Today, we will take a look at some of the holiday leave laws that may...
What to Look for in an Employment Agreement
The employer-employee relationship is an important one and will play a significant role in the lives of the employer and, perhaps even more so, the employee. A strong and comprehensive employment agreement will set the tone for this relationship. It is thus important for the employee to be mindful of the contents...
What Is a Non-Compete Agreement?
Most of us will change jobs at least one or more times in our lifetimes. Moving from employer to employer is often the mark of progression along a career track. At one point or another, therefore, it is likely that your employer will ask you to sign a non-competition, or “non-compete,”...
What You Should Look for in a Severance Agreement
Finding out that you are being let go from your job can be devastating. Your mind may immediately rush ahead to whether or not you will be able to find another job and how you will make ends meet in the meantime. Despite how overwhelming this all can be, it can be...
Have You Received An Offer Letter or Offer to Start a New Job?
If you have received an offer letter or offer of employment, now if the best time to negotiate with your employer and prepare for any things that may happen in your position or career at the new company. Many people feel that they cannot negotiate with a prospective employer or after they receive...
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New Jersey Severance Agreement Attorney | Castronovo & McKinney
Are you in search of a New Jersey severance agreement attorney? Our attorneys can assist you in dealing with the difficulty of receiving a severance agreement and having your job terminated.
There may be several things contained in your severance agreement that you may want to have reviewed, revised or modified. For example, oftentimes severance...
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Is a New Jersey Release, Waiver or Arbitration Agreement Signed Knowingly and Voluntarily?
Our New Jersey Employment Lawyers recently prevailed on an appeal before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, in Carey v. NMC Global Corp. Plaintiff appealed the lower court's ruling dismissing his claim for disability discrimination based on the waiver and release that was signed at the same time he was informed of...
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Waivers in NJ Severance Agreements | NJ Severance Lawyers
All NJ severance agreements contain waivers of any claims that an employee may bring against the company. A waiver is the main purpose for the employer to provide the severance agreement so it can guarantee that an employee cannot later file an expensive lawsuit against the company.
However, not all severance waivers are valid. In...
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