Wisconsin restrictive covenant agreements commonly include non-compete, non-solicitation (of customers, clients, and employees), and non-disclosure or confidentiality (NDA) provisions. These are legally classified as restraints on competition and are enforceable provided they are reasonably necessary to protect the employer's legitimate business interests. Standard Provisions in Restrictive Covenant Agreements Non-compete agreements prohibit former employees from working for competitors, … [Read more...]
Non Compete Agreements Articles
Non Compete agreements and restrictive covenant or covenant not to compete Articles
How to Fight a Non-Compete Lawsuit
Non-compete agreements (also called restrictive covenants) protects employers by restricting a previous employee from working for a competing business or starting a similar company within a specified geographic area for a defined period of time. Non-compete agreements are enforceable in Wisconsin and are fairly common in roles with access to customer relationships, trade secrets, confidential information, or specialized skills. Common industries and job types include: Understanding … [Read more...]
Terminating a Physician Employment Agreement
Doctors considering a change in employment must look to their employment contract signed at hiring to determine what, if any, guidelines or restrictions exist when terminating employment. A physician employment agreement (PEA) often contains a termination clause regarding what steps are necessary to terminate employment: a non-competition agreement stating any limitations on where a physician can work and; any repayment obligations a physician will have related to hiring bonuses and … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Non-Compete Agreements
If you land a new job only to realize that you signed a non-compete agreement with a previous employer years ago, you may wonder if there is anything you can do. That said, a non-competition agreement has to be reasonable. An agreement cannot bar a previous employee from working for a competitor or starting their own business indefinitely. Nor can it cover too broad of a geographic area. A reasonable non-competition agreement will typically restrict an employee from taking a similar job … [Read more...]
