LightGabler Free Seminar: Hiring From Competitors Without Getting Sued and Protecting Yourself From Defecting Employees

Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free employment law seminar, “Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer: Hiring From Competitors Without Getting Sued and Protecting Yourself From Defecting Employees.” The seminar will be held Tuesday, February 28 in Simi Valley.

Companies have many good reasons to hire from the competition. These employees are familiar with the industry and require minimal training, but every new employer-employee relationship comes with baggage. When hiring from competitors, the new hire may have ongoing obligations to the old company--obligations that can land the new employer in litigation if precautions are not taken. On the other side, employers can use basic strategies to strengthen their legal protections against employees who defect to the competition.

LightGabler intellectual property attorney Glenn J. Dickinson will discuss simple precautions to take when bringing in a competitor's former employee and trade secrets. In addition, he will explain how to avoid liability for misappropriation, the type of documentation to present to the new hire, the steps to take to minimize the damage from departing employees and what to say and do when an employee is leaving for a competitor.

The Simi Valley seminar will take place at the Best Western Posada Royale Hotel (1775 Madera Rd., Simi Valley) from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served.

Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance and can be made by calling 805-248-7089 or by going to http://www.lightgablerlaw.com and clicking on “Seminars.”

LightGabler is an employment law firm representing employers and their management. With attorneys in Camarillo and San Luis Obispo, the firm provides legal services throughout the state of California in employment counsel, employment litigation on behalf of management, intellectual property and unfair competition. The firm is focused on keeping businesses working, growing and prospering. 805-248-7208, www.LightGablerLaw.com.