As we all know, finding a job is never truly simple. To find the career that best suits you, it typically takes a lot of time and work. There is a feeling of relief and exhilaration after the position is located and someone is employed.
In light of everything said above, new hires might not pay as careful attention when signing the new hire job agreement. Any contract should be carefully reviewed, together with all of its terms and conditions. Keep reading to learn more. If you believe your rights have been violated, contact an employment law attorney by calling PLBH at (800) 435-7542.
An example of a hidden clause in an employment contract
After the former executive joined Target as the Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer, Amazon.com launched a lawsuit against him on the grounds that the former employee is in breach of a non-compete agreement he had signed as an employee. Although the majority of employees are unlikely to experience this predicament, it does serve to illustrate the possible risks of hidden clauses that can be contained in some employment contracts.
According to Amazon, Arthur Valdez, a former executive, signed a contract promising not to work for a rival organization for 18 months following the conclusion of his job there because he was aware of sensitive information and trade secrets relating to product transportation.
Amazon thinks that Valdez’s new role at Target will jeopardize or has already jeopardized the tightly guarded trade secrets he acquired while serving as the President of Operations. Target says the case is without substance and has released a statement addressing concerns about trade secrets.
In California, non-compete agreements are void, but Amazon’s headquarters are in Washington, where reasonable non-compete agreements are permitted.
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