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The Pros and Cons of Restrictive Covenants for Employers

What Are the Four Most Commonly Used Types of Restrictive Covenants? When an employer takes on a highly skilled worker, they do so knowing that the worker...

Illinois Non-Competes: Are Two Years of Employment Required?

What Are Non-Compete Agreements and Why Are They So Important to Businesses? Non-compete agreements are utilized by businesses looking to ensure that an ex-employee does not leave...

Types of Damages Available in Breach of Non-Compete Agreement Cases

What Is a Breach of Non-Compete Agreement? A non-compete agreement, when done correctly, is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee which specifies that...

What Is A Restrictive Covenant?.

What Is the Purpose of a Restrictive Covenant? While the term "restrictive covenant" might be a bit esoteric, it is easy to understand what it means. Many...

How are Transactional Law and Litigation Different?

When you own a business, it always helps to work with an attorney to ensure that everything runs smoothly. In most cases, business owners are going to...

What Can a Transactional Lawyer Help Me With?

A transactional lawyer, who is sometimes called a business law attorney or an employment lawyer, can be one of the most valuable allies you can have on...

What is the Family Bereavement Leave Act?

Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. It is filled with pain, regret, and a whole miasma of negative emotions. It is understandable that somebody...

What to Know About Overtime Pay in Illinois

When an employee in Illinois works more than 40 hours per week, they will likely be entitled to overtime pay. While the federal government has restricted who...

What is the Color Discrimination?

If you are employed in Illinois, there is a good chance that you are considered to be an “at-will” employee. This means that your employer can terminate...

What Are Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 in an effort to protect individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against due to their disability. The...