Publication
Workplace Word® – Five Questions to Consider Before Seeking to Restrain a Former Employee from Engaging in Competitive Activity
by Matt P. Milner
Determining whether to enforce a restrictive covenant or confidentiality agreement against a former employee requires the careful consideration of legal, economic and practical considerations. Here are five questions an employer should consider after learning that a former employee may be engaging in competitive activity.
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