Tying It All Together

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Leaving Your Job

Objectives

• Restrictions while still employed

• Soliciting co-workers

• After leaving: – Non-compete

– Trade secrets

• Best practices for leaving

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Restrictions While Still Employed

• Time and Resources

• Moonlighting

• What type of employee are you?

• Competing with current job

Soliciting Co-Workers

• Sensitive issue – Best to avoid

• Agreement not to use confidential information from former employer

• Tort claims

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After Leaving

• Non-Compete Agreements – Ancillary to another agreement

– Supported by consideration

– Legitimate interest of employer

– Limited in scope/duration/geography

• Trade Secrets – Be wary of potential criminal liability

Summary and Best Practices

• Open and honest with employer

• Breaking news to co-workers