On September 19, 2018, the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) released a Frequently Asked Questions document (“FAQ”) regarding non-compete agreements in New York. The FAQ posits and answers the following basic questions about non-competes:
- What is a non-compete agreement?
- Are non-competes legal?
- Do I have to sign a non-compete?
- How could a non-compete affect me?
- How do employers enforce non-competes?
In addition, the FAQ advises employees on specific steps to take before signing a non-compete, as well as actions employees can take if they signed a non-compete and are ...
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