non compete clause

You’ve likely heard of non-compete agreements or contract clauses.  They are used by companies in many situations, with executive professionals in particular. But they have been used for all types of employees.  In your career,…

Non-compete clauses are a common part of many employment contracts. They are in place to protect a company’s best interests and ensure trade secrets and confidential information don’t make their way to competitors when an employee departs. But are they really necessary anymore? Are they fair?