Hiring from a Competitor: Legal Risks, Recent Verdicts and Risk Mitigation Strategies

Employers increasingly look to competitors when recruiting experienced talent — but these hiring decisions can carry significant legal risk. From trade secret misappropriation to claims involving restrictive covenants and fiduciary breaches, hiring from a competitor can trigger costly litigation. Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Denny Major discusses these risks and considerations in our employment law webinar.

Key topics include:

• High-profile verdicts and recent enforcement trends against hiring employers
• Legal exposure tied to non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
• Strategies to mitigate risk during recruitment, interviewing and onboarding
• Practical guidance for HR leaders, legal departments and hiring managers