Legal Question in Technology Law in Kansas

Employee raiding

Is there any prohibition on one company hiring away an entire department of a

competitor?


Asked on 3/20/06, 6:57 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Employee raiding

That depends. Under some circumstances it might violate the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

If the employees are being recruited (or the department) for the purpose of getting their specialized knowledge and contacts with customers, it could very well be a serious violation of trade secret laws.

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Answered on 3/20/06, 10:17 am
Richard McLeod McLeod & Heinrichs

Re: Employee raiding

Thanks.

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Answered on 3/20/06, 11:56 am


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