This article points out that "at will" employees are not precisely employed at the will of their employer. It notes that terminating such an employee for a disfavored reason can lead to a wrongful termination lawsuit, which leads to the...
This article focuses on commission agreements, with words of wisdom for both employees working on commission and employers paying employees on commission. The specific advice is that these agreements should be clear about when commissions are...
The intellectual property created by a business and the various individuals working for it can be some of the most valuable assets of the business. However, as this article explains, ownership of that intellectual property is too often...
A Connecticut company fired an employee after the employee posted a comment on facebook disparaging her boss. In this article, Stephen Ganis takes a look at the implications of the litigation and settlement stemming from this. As social...
Stephen Ganis outlines issues which often arise under employment contracts. These issues can negatively affect both the employer and employee, and can lead to litigation which is both costly (for the employer) and career-damaging (for the...
Stephen Ganis reviews the enforceability of non-compete agreements in employment contracts under Connecticut and New York law. These clauses become important when an employee leaves their current job. The enforceability of specific...