The success or failure of many businesses is sometimes based upon the employees who fill important roles within the company.

The talents of these critical employees can include exceptional industry knowledge; specialty trade experience; exceptional people skills; or otherwise. Employers who identify such employees and recognize the benefits these employees may bring to the company usually offer incentives to retain those employees.

Such incentives may include high salaries, generous benefits, performance bonus opportunities, company stock options, association memberships, or other things meant to induce the employee to remain loyal to the company.

These investments of both time and money to train key employees should be protected from waste or exploitation by competitors, and/or such employees themselves, through carefully and fairly drafted employments agreement which may contain certain restrictive covenants to protect employers who make such a commitment. Contact Kelly Law today to discuss your needs.