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Being fired is disorienting. For some, it is sudden and humiliating. For others, it comes after months of unease. Either way, one question often lingers when the dust settles: Can an employer enforce a non-compete after firing? In Arizona, the answer is complicated. Courts sometimes uphold these agreements, but only...

A promotion, a fresh role, or even a bold leap into entrepreneurship should mark progress, not spark fears of legal action. Yet, when non-solicitation agreements are involved, anxiety and even panic often follow. Employers draft these contracts to protect hard-earned client relationships and company talent, while employees worry that those...

Non-compete agreements are a hotly debated issue in employment law. Employers and employees always want to know how to get out of a non-compete in Arizona. As an employee, you may feel trapped by restrictions that limit your ability to earn a living. However, if you run a business, these...

At Shields Petitti & Zoldan, PLC, we help Arizona employees and employers navigate difficult workplace disputes. One of the most common questions we hear is, What happens if you violate a non-compete agreement? Depending on your circumstances, a breaching party may have to pay the other party or comply with...

Sometimes, the connection between an employee and employer does not end after a job termination, such as when an employee signed a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement that affects their future employment. There are many differences between non-compete vs. non-solicitation provisions (also called restrictive covenant provisions). Choosing the right provision is...