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
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
Hiring an attorney can be an intimidating decision but is sometimes necessary, especially when it pertains to your job. Whether you have been wrongfully terminated or offered a new job, there are many benefits of hiring an employment lawyer. The lawyers at Granovsky & Sundaresh can guide you through your
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
One of the most important documents most employees overlook when they start working with a new employer is their non-compete agreement. This can be a very costly mistake in certain circumstances because non-competes can significantly impair your ability to find your next job. Because of this, it is critical to
Non-compete agreements are fairly common in employment agreements. It seems like these days, nearly every employee making over $100K has some form of a non-compete. Non-compete agreements can prevent an employee for working within their field for a period of time, even if the employee is laid off or wrongfully
