In this episode of Between The Briefs with Steno, Adrian Cea sits down with Matthew Leffler, a distinguished legal expert and host of the Fleeting Conversations podcast. Matthew offers a deep dive into the world of post-employment restrictive covenants, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements. He unpacks how these agreements impact workers and employers, shedding light on the growing trend of regulatory changes and the challenges workers face in navigating these complex contracts.
Matthew also explores the consequences of restrictive covenants on job mobility, the role of remote work in their enforcement, and the evolving legal landscape with proposed federal and state reforms. With practical insights on how to protect oneself from overly restrictive clauses and the importance of understanding what you’re signing, this conversation is crucial for anyone looking to grasp the implications of these legal agreements and their potential impact on future employment opportunities.
Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on how restrictive covenants shape the modern workforce and what you can do to stay informed and prepared.
Highlights:
00:00 - Intro01:30 - What Are Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants?02:44 - The Trap of Non-Compete Agreements04:34 - Standing Up to Restrictive Contracts06:50 - Why Employers Love Non-Competes08:16 - Remote Work: Changing the Game?09:40 - Social Media in the Courtroom11:30 - Non-Solicitation versus Non Disclosure13:10 - Identifying Red Flags15:20 - The Future of Non-Competes: A Legal Shift18:23 - Educating the Workforce20:07 - Non-Competes in Healthcare: A Crisis in the Making21:55 - How Can an Employer Have a ‘Good’ Non-Compete23:40 - A Personal Battle: How Non-Competes Changed Matthew’s Life25:31 - Tech Tools and Legal Advice in the Age of AI28:15 - The Irony of Non-Competes in the Legal Profession32:04 - Final Advice: Don’t Sign That Non-Compete!Between The Briefs is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so