Non-Compete Agreements: Can They Really Sue You After You Quit?

Non Compete Agreement

Non-compete reality: Most clauses look scary, but enforceability usually depends on what a court sees as reasonable. Reasonableness test: Geography, duration, and scope must be limited, judges may narrow terms instead of throwing everything out. Real risk focus: Non-solicitation and non-disclosure are enforced more often, avoid targeting the same clients and never use confidential data. … Read more

Can You Get Unemployment If You Quit? (The “Good Cause” Loophole)

Unemployment Benefits

Resigning does not always kill benefits: “Good cause” exceptions exist when the job effectively forces you out. Common good-cause buckets: Medical necessity, major unilateral job changes, and domestic safety protections. Constructive discharge is the legal backbone: Intolerable conditions like harassment, safety violations, or illegal demands can qualify if reported and left unresolved. Evidence decides the … Read more