Noncompete agreements are among the most hotly debated topics in employment law today. The use of these agreements is already strictly limited under California law, and may soon be prohibited nationwide. In this blog post, we will take a brief look at the current...
Employment Contracts
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in California?
When you are trying to find a new career, the moment you receive an employment contract offer is exciting. But sometimes, when signing your name on the dotted line, you agree to much more than just a new job. One common type of agreement is a non-compete agreement. In...
California’s Law Against Non-Competes Lets Employees Find The Right Fit
With the loss of jobs that came with the economic downturn, some states are considering banning or at least placing a moratorium on enforcement of non-compete agreements. The ability to move between jobs or to take a new job within a chosen field, free from the...
Claiming To Have Built Her Brand, Former Employee Sues Shakira
Antonio de la Rua claimed in a recent lawsuit filed in California that his former employer and girlfriend, Shakira, owes him $100 million for the work that he did to launch her stardom. De la Rua began working for the singer/songwriter in 2005 and, despite the absence...
Can The Modern Family Cast Void Their Employment Contracts?
Five members of the cast of Modern Family recently filed a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox. Their demand? Void their existing employment contracts and rewrite new ones with higher salaries for each of the cast members. Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet, Sofia...
Why Hire Bononi Law Group?
You can choose among many California law firms when seeking an attorney for your employment law matter. Here are four reasons you should consider Bononi Law Group.