Employees in Maryland may not realize that wrongful termination from a job can take many forms. For example, an employer might offer a severance package and tell an employee that they have to resign. However, the employee may want to consider this offer more carefully...
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Firing a contract employee
Many Texas business owners have concerns about the possible consequences of firing a contracted employee. Contracts can make firing an employee difficult. The terms of the contract dictate what the process is when an employee is fired. One thing that many people are...
Handling potentially unfair non-compete agreements in Maryland
In September 2014, a Jimmy John's employee amended a lawsuit against the company to include an allegation that the company's non-compete clause is too broad. When an employee signs an employment contract with the company, he or she agrees not to work for a competitor...
State may ban non-compete agreements
In certain industries here in Maryland, non-compete contracts are the norm. Employers see non-compete clauses as a way to protect their customer base and trade secrets. Employees, however, are often of the viewpoint that such contracts limit their rights and career...
Jury sides with employee in breach of contract lawsuit
Under Maryland law, individuals are employed at the will of their employers. This means that an employer can decide to fire an employee for just about any reason. Of course, there are some exceptions to this rule including that an employer cannot violate...
Who has jurisdiction over your national non-compete agreement?
A number of Maryland residents sign non-compete agreements with their employers. These agreements are fairly common in some fields, as they allow companies to protect a customer base. At the same time, non-compete clauses can hinder an employee's career prospects....