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Hey guys,

I'm getting ready to hire some help here so I talked to an attorney about a non-compete for potential employees to sign. She mentioned that I should also think about an employee agreement. Do any of you do this? If so, what kind of things do you put in it?
 
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I'd think it'd be something like a handbook the larger companies have. Expectations, dress code, excused absence vs unexcused, penalties for business interrupting infractions, if they'll be driving, a random drug test policy, whatever you would want to be prohibited. Lay it all out and get them to sign that they have received and read a copy and are aware that it is not a suggestion, but the rules.

I worked at a place once that actually had in the manual that all employees were required to shower or bathe using soap, shampoo and deoderant, every workday. I don't want to know how bad it got that it was needed to put that in writing.
 
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Hey guys,

I'm getting ready to hire some help here so I talked to an attorney about a non-compete for potential employees to sign. She mentioned that I should also think about an employee agreement. Do any of you do this? If so, what kind of things do you put in it?
A general employment agreement should be consistent with your states law regarding employment and intellectual property. An agreement should include company information confidential, and potential inventions as company property while employed.
However, a non-compete clause while upon the employees departure from your company is very onerous and might not be legally binding in your state.

I would tell any employer that has a non-compete agreement to "GO FLY A KITE".

Just my two cents.
 
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Hey guys,

I'm getting ready to hire some help here so I talked to an attorney about a non-compete for potential employees to sign. She mentioned that I should also think about an employee agreement. Do any of you do this? If so, what kind of things do you put in it?
By the way, I have a disdain for attorneys, accept some patent ones. Attorneys only perpetuate the need for attorneys to make money.
 
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By the way, I have a disdain for attorneys, accept some patent ones. Attorneys only perpetuate the need for attorneys to make money.
i share your opinion on that. but they have become a necessary evil in the world we live in. a non compete contract in my state will be upheld if the time and distance is reasonable.....i'd rather have one in place. just in case.
 
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Inclusion of HIPPA regulations privacy requirements and the need for understanding that is a good idea to include. What happens when...
that's a good one...
 
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I'd tell anyone that wanted me to sign a non compete clause to pi$$ off, but I'm like that.
 
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Unless you are grooming someone to take over, and are paying them well a non compete is a deterrent for a good tech. Especially if they live close to the lab.
 
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Non compete agreements usually are meant for someone you are buying an existing lab from.....New employees are employees for a reason. They cannot afford or do not want to get bogged down in a lease...The best protection against competitors is your quality control, presentation, pricing, and of course how you handle special requests...
 
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non-competes i think are only valid while they are in your employ. once they are terminated for whatever reason, you cannot stop them from making a livable wage. intellectual asset protection is important though, and a simple employment agreement should suffice. up to you if you want an attorney to review it.
 

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