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Whether we like it or not, romance in the workplace often is inevitable. Most people spend more of their waking hours with their co-workers than anyone else in their lives. In light of that, it is not beyond comprehension that, on occasion, a romantic relationship will result. However, while the employees in question may be basking in the light of new found love, the company’s administration may not view the relationship with the same amount of fervor. In fact, work place romances can create myriad issues and can easily turn into a HR nightmare if not handled properly. Continue reading →

Employers eager to protect trade secrets perhaps face their toughest challenge when a key employee having knowledge thereof joins a competitor. Common sense (if not our criminal code) dictates against killing the former employee, but under what circumstances can the employee be precluded from jumping to the competition? An employer’s legitimate business interest in protecting its trade secrets cuts across industry lines, from wealth management groups with their books of business, to software development firms with newly created applications, to the local craft brewery with its new recipe for a seasonal IPA. All employers share the same concern: by what legal means can we prevent these best-kept secrets from getting out? Continue reading →