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    Severance Agreements In Washington State

    The main reason severance agreements are appealing to departing employees is clear—additional compensation. But the reasons why employers use severance agreements are often more complex and varied.

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    Independent Contractors vs. Employees In Washington State

    While some Washington companies may reap the benefits of using independent contractors, others may be seriously harmed.

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    Non-Solicitation Agreements In Washington State

    Employee non-solicitation agreements generally prevent employees from poaching customers and recruiting employees for a period of time after they’ve left their job.

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    Employee Offer Letters In Washington State

    These are some of the common terms included in offer letters, as well as some potential traps for the person who downloads and uses the first free offer letter they can find in a Google search.

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    Non-Disclosure Agreements In Washington State

    As with most contracts, when it comes to creating an employee non-disclosure agreement, there’s the right way and then there’s the risky way.

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    Who Owns An Employee's Inventions In Washington?

    Who owns the intellectual property rights of an invention made during employment in Washington? Discover how employment agreements, assignment agreements, and exceptions such as work made for hire determine the fate of valuable IP rights.

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    Non-Compete Agreements In Washington State

    Employee non-compete agreements are as prevalent as they are controversial, particularly in tech hubs like Seattle.

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    Work Made For Hire: Who Owns The Copyright?

    When it comes to copyrights, the owner of a protected work is typically the author. Not a big surprise. But there are circumstances in which the author of the protected work is not the owner. One circumstance is when the work is considered a “work made for hire.”