Employment Agreements and Non-Competes: What HR Needs to Know

Host Amanda Brummitt speaks with attorney Amanda Hill about employment agreements, key contract terms, and how HR leaders should approach hiring, termination, and negotiation. They cover termination notice periods, the importance of clear compensation and bonus language, and strategies for amendments and standardizing contracts. The episode dives into non-competes and non-solicits—what they protect, recent Texas changes for physicians, buyouts, and how to handle disputes—plus practical advice on picking your battles, using lawyers strategically, and the lasting importance of not burning bridges.