Podcast: Should I Sign a Non-Compete Contract?

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Should you sign a non-compete contract before taking a job in Virginia?

Now is the time to negotiate for better pay, more benefits, and less restrictions before it’s too late. But if the employer is offering reasonable terms, and you think that you can live with the consequences of complying with the contract [...]

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What is a Non-Compete Lawyer?

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I am a non-compete lawyer.

What does that mean? I proudly represent individuals, not businesses, in the evaluation and analysis of non-competition (think non-solicitation, confidentiality, etc) employment agreements. There are those who think my job is to stir up trouble or harm small businesses; rather cartoonish, but popular culture often misses how attorneys help [...]

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SEVERANCE — IS THERE A VIRGINIA LAW ON WHETHER I AM ENTITLED TO SEVERANCE?

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I was asked that question yesterday.

No.

There is no law.

Under Virginia common law (meaning cases) there is no guarantee or right to severance.

In fact, it is like any other contract.

You may be offered, or not.
You may want to sign, or not.

More detailed questions? Check out this [...]

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