Confidentiality Agreements

An employer loses a key employee who takes a job with your competitor.  The employee had access to propriety information specific the employer’s client lists, strategy, and bookkeeping. Don’t let this happen to you! 

Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements are enforceable by employers when well-drafted and limited in time, limited to customers, and in geographic radius.  Enforcement in court depends upon fairness.  Agreements that are global in scope, 3 years in duration, and cover a wide range of employee duties will not be enforced in most cases in Michigan.  Competition is not prohibited; only unfair competition is prohibited.  We guide our employers on what is “fair” and enforceable in their businesses.

Call (248) 643-9530 or email info@zeiglerlaw.com for a consultation.

Discussion At Table

EMPLOYERS RISK LOSING:

  • Customers,
  • Competitive advantage,
  • Trade secrets,
  • Confidential information, and
  • The business itself.

How can employers stop unfair competition from past employees? 

Can you require an employee to tell you his/her next employer? 

Have you required that disclosure in your agreements?

Employers without written agreements that prohibit competition are out of luck.

Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements are very effective in limiting theft of trade secrets, marketing strategies, customer lists, costs and profit margins.  Courts will enforce well-written and fair agreements to protect employers against the loss of proprietary information.

Our experienced employment law team will guide your action steps to prepare enforceable non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements and implement strategies to get current employees without agreements to sign them.

Call (248) 643-9530 or email info@zeiglerlaw.com for a consultation.


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