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Stopping Employees from Breaching Non-Competes and Non-Solicits Through Injunctions
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] After a Utah employee leaves his or her employer and breaches a non-compete agreement by working for a competitor, or he or she breaches a non-solicitation agreement by soliciting customers or employees of the… Read More -
Are Non-Competition Agreements in Idaho Enforceable?
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] In Idaho, a non-competition agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee that prohibits the employee, after the employment relationship ends, from engaging in employment or a line of business that directly… Read More -
Are Non-Solicitation Agreements in Utah Enforceable?
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] Usually, a non-solicitation agreement (or a non-solicit) is a written agreement signed by an employee that prohibits the employee from soliciting—or reaching out to do business with—the employer’s clients and customers after the employment… Read More -
How to Deal with Ambiguous Contracts in Utah
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] What happens when two parties to a contract disagree about what the contract language means? How are ambiguities in a contract resolved? Utah courts and judges should interpret and enforce each contract in a… Read More -
Firing Employees in Utah who Refuse to Engage in Illegal Conduct
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] An employer asks an employee to do something illegal or improper as part of that employee’s work duties. The employee refuses. Shortly thereafter, the employer fires the employee. What next? Is there anything the… Read More -
Paying and Withholding Wages During Employment or Upon Termination and Other Issues Answered by the Utah Payment of Wages Act
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] Wage claims and disputes between Utah employees and employers are fairly common, unfortunately. The Utah Payment of Wages Act contains many of the statutes and guidelines that any employee or employer should understand when… Read More -
Initial Response to Employee Discrimination Charges
By Nathan D. Anderson Charges of discrimination are daunting for small businesses. This article will help you and your small business better understand employee discrimination charges and some good, initial steps you can take in response. What is a… Read More -
Are Non-Competition Agreements Against Independent Contractors Enforceable in Utah?
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] Usually, a non-competition agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee where the employee agrees to not compete with the employer’s business. These agreements are also known as non-competes, post-employment restrictive covenants,… Read More -
Can Employees Refuse to Return to Work because of COVID-19?
By Nathan D. Anderson [email protected] 801.365.1024 Utah is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions. With the move from “high risk” to “moderate risk” under the Utah Leads Together Plan, some businesses are reopening. While some employees are anxious to return… Read More -
7 Tips for Utah Employers on Firing Employees
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] Owning a business is a rewarding and challenging experience. Perhaps one of the most challenging responsibilities for business owners is hiring quality employees and—when necessary—knowing when and how to fire employees. This article briefly… Read More