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Executive Compensation / Covenants Not to Compete, our practice area
The "dot-com" boom of the mid-'90s saw a dramatic rise in so-called covenants not to compete (CNTC). Emerging technologies and an ultra-competitive atmosphere, created by the high number of start-up companies, led employers to attempt to bind their employees to incredibly broad CNTCs. As employees attempt to continue their careers with new employers, they often encounter legal difficulties and need legal assistance extricating themselves from these restrictive covenants. -
Employment-Related Contracts, our practice area related to executive compensation
We regularly counsel and represent individuals in all aspects of their employment relationships - from hiring to separation. An employee may be asked to sign a variety of contracts or agreements by his or her employer, and these contracts can sometimes be very difficult to navigate without the assistance of an employment attorney. Moreover, many contracts can dramatically affect the current or future compensation given to an employee or an employee's future ability to earn a living. -
Whistleblowing, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Retaliation Claims, ALI-ABA Course of Study
Undoubtedly the most widely discussed federal whistleblower statute is the enacted provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-204 (July 30, 2002) that protects certain corporate whistleblowers who report financial or securities-related wrongdoing. As of March 21, 2006, 714 Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower cases had been filed with the Department of Labor. Given increased media exposure and employee education about this law, and the breadth of the coverage and protections afforded, one can only anticipate a proliferation in the number of cases filed. -
Retaliation A-Z: Legal Analysis and Practice Tip
Workplace retaliation claims - in which the plaintiff alleges that he or she was retaliated against for having exercised his or her rights under the anti-discrimination statutes - are an increasingly important component of employment discrimination litigation. Retaliation claims are comparable to, but distinct from, statutory discrimination and harassment claims. -
Harassment in the Workplace, ALI-ABA Course of Study
This chapter provides an overview of harassment employment law claims under Title VII and Section 1981, with an emphasis on sexual and racial harassment claims, and a briefer presentation of concurrent state civil rights remedies.