Tag Archives: Non-Compete Agreements
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Lower Court in Dispute Over a Noncompete Agreement
On November 17th, 2017, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal decided the case of Salazar v. Hometeam Pest Defense, Inc. This dispute centered around the enforceability of a noncompete provision contained within an employment contract. While the lower court agreed to grant an injunction to the employer, the Second District Court of Appeal reversed… Read More »
Four Reasons Your Non-Compete Agreement Could Be Invalid In Florida
Many companies in Florida use non-compete agreements to help protect important confidential information relating to their business. When used properly, a non-compete contract is a very valuable legal too. However, all business owners and managers must understand that Florida courts will look at non-compete contracts with a skeptical eye. In fact, the terms of… Read More »
Using a Noncompete Agreement
Expanding your business can be exciting. Hiring new personnel to help fulfill big business goals and drive growth is a rewarding task. However, this task comes with responsibilities that you must keep in mind as an employer. One of those responsibilities is the reality that the prospective employee you intend to hire may not… Read More »
Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements
Employees are an important part of any business, and they are necessary to the company’s smooth operation. Businesses want to attract the best and the brightest, knowing that they will reap the rewards of employing competent people. However, this presents them with a problem. How should a company handle an employee who wants to… Read More »
