Lauren Ellerman

So, you want a release from your employment contract? What can you do to make your employer release you?Nothing. You can’t make them release you.So what can you do to put yourself in a better position to get a release?1. Have your agreement reviewed by an attorney that explains your…

Many Virginians are being presented with “separation agreements.” No, I am not referring to the agreement between spouses looking to divide their property and divorce, I am referring to an employment agreement signed at termination.Because the economy remains in a tail spin, businesses continue to lay people off at alarming…

We had someone request Dan’s book HOW TO BEAT YOUR VIRGINIA NON-COMPETE this week. He said over the phone that his friend told him Virginia Courts did not enforce Non-Competes and so he was not worried.HOLD UP… That is one hilarious but false rumor.I have killed many trees printing recent…

If you leave your employer and go work for a competitor, you may be sued.If an Executive leaves and works for a competitor, they may be sued too, but it will likely settle. Last month I wrote about a Starbucks Executive leaving for Dunkin Doughnuts. Suit was filed and within…