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Can an Out-of-State Employer Enforce Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Agreements for California Employees?

Restrictive covenants like non-compete and non-solicit agreements are largely unlawful in California. California Business and Professions Code section 16600 voids any “contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business or any kind[,]” and California courts have repeatedly held that except in narrow circumstances, restrictions like non-competes and non-solicits […]

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California Employers’ Duty to Reimburse Employees Working From Home for Data Plans, Smartphone Costs and Internet Access

The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting stay-at-home order issued by Governor Newsom on March 19 means millions of Californians have been telecommuting during the lockdown, and may continue to do so for the foreseeable future. For many California workers, this means improvised home offices, frequent Zoom meetings, and an increased reliance on smart phones, data

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