Short answer – it might. But if it does, that means that your employer was probably pretty sloppy. Most severance agreements contain an “Entire Agreement” clause that reads something like: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Company and you regarding your termination and supersedes and renders null and
Employers are increasingly trying to prevent employees from leaving their employment and then competing with them. Whether these non compete agreements are enforceable or not in New York is often a hotly contested issue. Granovsky & Sundaresh PLLC has extensive experience in representing employees and employers in matters involving non
Here’s a frantic call we get a lot: “I need a lawyer to review my not compete agreement!” We are always happy to help. We review non compete agreements all the time and would be happy to help you too. Do you need a lawyer to review your non-compete agreement
Are there any laws or statutes that govern New York non-compete agreements? No. Which is not to say there are no guidelines for how New York non-compete agreements are analyzed. Courts look at these on a case-by-case basis. Under what circumstances will a New York Court enforce a non-compete agreement?
NY Small Business Employment Law Issues — Restrictive Covenants Do you screen for restrictive covenants when hiring? Failure to do so might cost you. Effective screening during the hiring process can save you a lot of trouble in the future. Frequently, new-hires are subject to restrictive covenants that you do
So, You Have A Non-Compete With Your Employer, What Does This Really Mean? In New York, if your current employment ends, your non-compete usually cannot completely prevent you from working in your selected field and losing your livelihood. This means that New York Courts will try to balance your employer’s
How Do I Find a New Job If I Have a Non-Compete Agreement With My Current Employer? The first thing to do—and I know this seems obvious—is to read the non-compete agreement. The key things to look for are the duration of the limitation, the geographic scope identified, and the
Can My Former Employer Enforce My Non-Compete If I Am Laid Off? The answer is New York is often “no” if we are referring just to a non-compete that prevents you from working in the same field and so long as you did not engage in any wrongdoing that was
Telling Your New Employer About Your Existing Non-Compete Yes, but you should be informed when you do. This is important because you want to make sure you alert your new employer to any issues it may face as a result of your current non-compete since those obligations follow you after
Hi, my name is Alex Granovksy, the Managing Member of Granovsky & Sundaresh. We’re law firm that specializes in employment law. Today, we’re going to talk about a question that we get a lot, which is “what happens if I breach my non-compete agreement?” The short, simple and maybe surprising
