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Handling Severance and Non-Compete Agreements in South Florida

When you enter into an employment agreement, a great deal is at stake. If you are an employer, you may be committing your company to long-term obligations or potentially large payouts. If you are an employee, you may be staking both your welfare and your future on the success of your employment relationship.

At the Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A., we represent employers and employees throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties in all transactional and litigation matters related to employment agreements, including severance agreements and non-compete agreements. Contact us today to learn how we can help protect your interests.

Successfully Separating an Employment Relationship

If you are an employee leaving your job and are being asked to sign a severance agreement, it is advisable to consult with an experienced attorney in order to fully understand what rights you may be forfeiting by signing the agreement. Even though the agreement may be offering you a generous severance package, you may be giving up potential legal claims that are more valuable than the package itself.

If you are an employer, there are several reasons why you may want to draft a severance agreement for an employee. For example, if you have a long-term or for-cause contract with an employee, it may be prudent to draft a separation agreement in order to better protect your business interests from future legal claims. Furthermore, if you believe a terminated employee is considering litigation against you, a severance agreement can help both parties reach a settlement before things get out of hand, bringing closure to an otherwise difficult situation.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding severance agreements. Attorney Dana M. Gallup has nearly 15 years of employment law experience and has helped countless employers and employees in Miami and throughout Miami-Dade County with severance agreements.

Understanding Non-Compete Agreements

If you are an employee, you have a right to move from one job to another without unreasonable hindrances on your ability to work. Accordingly, even if you have signed a non-compete agreement, it may be considered unenforceable if it is unreasonable with regard to time and geographical area and does not protect a legitimate business interest of the employer.

If you are being asked to sign a non-compete agreement, we can assess it for you and explain the potential consequences. If your former employer is now trying to enforce an agreement, or you fear that they will do so if you accept a new job or start a new business, we will fully review the agreement and, if necessary, seek a settlement or defend your rights in court.

If you are an employer, you should know that not all non-compete agreements are enforceable. Before asking an employee to sign a non-compete agreement, please consider consulting with us to determine how to effectively protect your business interests. If you believe an ex-employee is violating the terms of his or her non-compete or non-disclosure agreement, we can seek enforcement.

Contact our office today to speak with an experienced and wholly dedicated employment lawyer. We serve clients throughout Miami-Dade County, from Aventura to Miami and beyond.

At the Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A., we represent clients in employment law matters throughout Miami-Dade County, including Downtown Miami and the communities of Miami, Aventura, Sunny Isles, North Miami, Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands.