Tampa Employment Agreement Attorney

As a business owner, you likely have many trade secrets and other confidential or proprietary information that is valuable and that you want to protect. You may also go to great lengths to screen and hire employees who can handle this sensitive information. However, that does not mean that you should not take additional steps to ensure your company is protected and that your intellectual property is not misused by existing or former employees. Our Tampa employment agreement attorney can draft non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and more to ensure your business has the protection it needs.

Non-Compete Agreements

Non-compete agreements can prevent former employees from using the knowledge they gained at your company to gain an advantage with a competitor. Some courts view non-compete agreements unfavorably and will only uphold them if they are reasonable in distance and time. Generally, non-compete agreements only include a certain geographical area in which a company does business, and they can usually only last for two years. Under the law, non-compete agreements are only allowed if they protect legitimate business interests, such as trade secrets.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

It is impossible to keep trade secrets and other confidential information from certain employees. Non-disclosure agreements are often required as a condition of employment. These legal documents prohibit employees from sharing trade secrets and other types of information with your competition, as well as from making the information public. Even if an employee threatens to disclose trade secrets, this may be a violation of a non-compete agreement.

Confidentiality Agreements

These contracts are typically viewed as being less restrictive than non-compete agreements. Still, they are very effective for companies that want to keep private information confidential. Within these contracts, it is critical to specifically define what information is considered confidential. Unlike other contracts, such as non-compete agreements, a confidentiality agreement can remain in effect as long as the company still maintains confidential information.

Non-Solicitation Agreements

A non-solicitation agreement prohibits unfair competition gained through the use of proprietary or confidential information, such as customer lists. These contracts can also prevent former employees from soliciting other employees to leave the business to join a new company, and also prohibit them from soliciting the business’ customers.

Copyright Assignment Agreement

Using a copying assignment agreement can allow you for the transfer of copyright rights from one party to another. For example, if a website designer created a website for you and you want to ensure that you have all rights to the website, including its intellectual property, it is recommended that you have an agreement that provides you with these rights.

Our Employment Agreement Attorney in Tampa Can Draft Your Contracts

Employment agreements are very important to your business, but they are only enforceable if they are executed properly. At BBDG Law, our Tampa employment agreement attorney can draft your documents and ensure they provide the protection you need so you and your business are protected. Call us today at (813) 221-3759 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation and to learn more.