by Ronald Negin | Jul 1, 2012 | Human Resourses, Non-Compete Agreements
Employers often use non-compete agreements to restrict employees from working for competitors and to protect proprietary business information. However, given today’s uncertain economic environment, courts are more reluctant to enforce agreements that place...
by Ronald Negin | Feb 1, 2012 | Client Alert, Garnishment
On February 8, 2012, Governor Deal signed off on new legislation that will allow employers to execute and file garnishment answers without the involvement of an attorney. The measure, SB 683, was proposed by the legislature in response to a September 12, 2011,...
by Ronald Negin | Oct 1, 2011 | Client Alert, Garnishment
As of September 12, 2011, businesses now need to enlist the assistance of a licensed Georgia attorney in order to file an Answer to a Summons of Garnishment. The new procedures are the result of the Georgia Supreme Court’s adoption of an advisory opinion of the State...
by Ronald Negin | Sep 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
When settling claims made by an employee or when drafting severance agreements, employers should take some steps to ensure that their General Release and Settlement Agreement will be enforceable. Remember that these agreements should always be between the employer and...
by Ronald Negin | Oct 2, 2010 | Employment Law, Human Resourses
The start of a new year is a good time to review employee manuals and practices to ensure that they are up-to-date and compliant with state and federal law. Several significant changes to federal employment laws which were enacted in 2008 are now in effect. Failure...
