As many already know, in the fall of 2018, Massachusetts dramatically altered its non-compete landscape. See Locke Lord QuickStudy: Meet the New Noncompete Law in Massachusetts: FAQ, linked here. Among other provisions, the...more
Click here for PDF No. The Act applies only to agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2018. Agreements entered into previously are unaffected. Pre-existing agreements do not need to be amended to comply with the new...more
As we have noted in previous Quick Studies, Massachusetts has a new non-competition law and today is the day it becomes effective. As a reminder, the key terms of this new statute are as follows:...more
We are writing to let you know that the Massachusetts legislature has indeed passed new non-compete legislation. The law has been forwarded to Gov. Charlie Baker, who now has ten days in which to decide whether or not to...more
As the current legislative session in Massachusetts winds to a close, legislation regulating non-competition agreements is again in the legislative oven. Whether it will be baked before the session wraps up remains to be...more
Drafting Employment Applications in Massachusetts -
Massachusetts Job Application Requirements -
Several Massachusetts laws govern the information that employers must include in their written job applications....more
1/26/2017
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Please join us for another of Locke Lord’s informative live webinars: a practical overview of employment agreements around the globe. On December 7th, our panel of speakers will discuss key aspects of employment agreements,...more
11/22/2016
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Please join us for an informative live webinar series that will provide a practical overview of employment and severance agreements around the globe. On October 19th, our panel of speakers will discuss the various federal and...more