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Protecting Your Career, Business, and Legal Rights During Transitions
Separation from employment—whether voluntary or involuntary—often comes with legal agreements that shape your rights and obligations after you leave a job. These agreements typically include non-compete clauses, severance packages, confidentiality agreements, and other post-employment restrictions that can affect your financial security and career options.
At Best Employment Lawyer, we advise employers and employees across California and Nevada on the enforceability, fairness, and legal impact of non-compete agreements, severance contracts, and exit packages. Whether you're being asked to sign, enforce, or dispute one of these documents, our experienced attorneys are here to protect your interests and ensure the terms are legal, reasonable, and strategically sound.
Trusted Employment Policy Legal Services
We provide comprehensive legal services for:
Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
Confidentiality and restrictive covenants
Severance pay, benefits, and waivers of claims
California Business & Professions Code § 16600 compliance
Severance agreements and exit packages
Review and negotiation of employment contracts
Enforcement or defense of post-employment restrictions
Termination and separation strategy development
Let a seasoned non-compete agreement lawyer or severance agreement attorney ensure that your next employment transition protects your legal rights and long-term goals.
For Employees: Know What You're Signing
If you're being asked to sign a non-compete or severance agreement, don't assume it's standard or harmless. Many of these documents include hidden clauses that waive important rights, restrict your ability to work in your field, or limit your future earnings. Even in states like California where non-competes are largely unenforceable, employers may still attempt to include them—or disguise them as other types of agreements.
We help employees:
Review and explain severance and non-compete agreements
Identify illegal or overly broad clauses
Negotiate better terms and compensation
Challenge unlawful restrictions
Protect long-term career mobility
Avoid signing away legal claims without full compensation
Our attorneys ensure you understand every line—and get the best deal possible before you walk away from a job.
For Employers: Enforceable, Compliant Agreements That Protect Your Business
Businesses rely on non-compete and severance agreements to protect trade secrets, customer relationships, intellectual property, and company stability during transitions. But one poorly written clause or unlawful restriction can render your agreement void—and expose you to lawsuits.
We help businesses:
Draft enforceable non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and IP clauses
Ensure compliance with California and Nevada employment laws
Design effective severance packages with legal claim waivers
Mitigate risk from executive or high-value employee departures
Defend or enforce existing agreements
Train HR teams on proper use and communication of restrictive covenants
With our support, your contracts will serve as strategic legal shields—not vulnerabilities.
California’s Non-Compete Law: What You Need to Know
California is one of the few states that flatly prohibits most non-compete agreements. Under California Business & Professions Code § 16600, contracts that restrain anyone from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business are generally void.
However, exceptions exist, such as:
Non-compete agreements tied to the sale of a business
Agreements to protect trade secrets (not broadly written)
Non-solicitation clauses—though courts are increasingly skeptical
Recent updates like SB 699 and AB 1076 strengthen California’s ban by penalizing employers who attempt to impose illegal non-competes and making out-of-state agreements unenforceable against California residents.
If you’ve signed a non-compete or are considering enforcing one, talk to an experienced restrictive covenant attorney to determine its legality.
What to Watch For in Severance Agreements
Severance agreements often contain more than just compensation terms. They may include:
Overbroad waivers of legal claims (discrimination, wage claims, etc.)
Confidentiality or non-disparagement clauses
Releases that affect pension or stock options
Mandatory arbitration or venue clauses
Non-compete, non-solicitation, or other post-employment restrictions
We help employees and employers:
Ensure the agreement complies with California Labor Code and federal laws
Confirm that severance pay is adequate for the rights being waived
Understand long-term implications of every clause
Renegotiate unfavorable or ambiguous terms
Let a severance negotiation lawyer safeguard your rights, reputation, and future opportunities.
Exit Agreements for Executives and Key Employees
High-level exits come with unique legal, financial, and reputational risks. Executives often deal with complex agreements involving:
Equity compensation (stock options, RSUs, etc.)
Golden parachute provisions
Non-compete or garden leave clauses
Insider trading or fiduciary duty concerns
Deferred compensation and clawbacks
We support C-suite leaders and senior personnel in:
Negotiating exit terms that maximize pay and protect future employability
Reviewing restrictive covenants for legality and business impact
Ensuring clarity on benefits, bonus eligibility, and vesting terms
Managing quiet transitions without litigation
A strategic exit agreement lawyer can help you land safely, legally, and lucratively.
Resolving Disputes Over Severance or Non-Compete Agreements
Post-employment disputes are increasingly common—especially as labor laws tighten and employers rely more heavily on restrictive covenants.
We represent both employees and employers in:
Disputes over enforceability of non-competes
Breach of severance or confidentiality agreements
Allegations of solicitation or trade secret misuse
Arbitration or mediation proceedings
Civil litigation in state or federal court
Our goal is always to resolve disputes efficiently and strategically—without unnecessary cost or conflict.
Why Choose Best Employment Lawyer?
We don’t just draft or review documents—we understand how they work in the real world. With decades of focused experience in employment law, we bring a pragmatic, protective, and proactive mindset to every agreement.
Clients trust us for:
Decades of experience handling post-employment agreements
Deep knowledge of California and Nevada labor laws
Balanced insight from representing both employers and employees
Strategic negotiation skills and litigation readiness
Plain-English advice and tailored solutions
Your future should never hinge on unclear or unlawful terms. Let us provide the clarity you need.
Take Control of Your Employment Transition
Before you sign—or enforce—a non-compete clause or severance agreement, get legal guidance that ensures your rights and interests are secure.
Schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced employment contract attorney at Best Employment Lawyer today. We proudly serve clients across California and Nevada with unmatched professionalism and clarity.
Let us help you enter or exit your employment relationship with strength, security, and legal peace of mind.
We Provide The Help Employees Need When They Need It.
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