California Employment Lawyer

Richard C. Darwin posted a useful summary and reminder of the steps an employer should take once an employee has decided to pursue an opportunity with a direct competitor.  Darwin recommends the following nine common-sense precautionary measures to be taken right away to reduce the risk of lost or deleted evidence:

1. Secure the defecting employee’s computer and make sure no one uses it.
2. If the IT department recycles backup tapes, immediately suspend that practice.
3. Check the former employee’s office or workspace for missing documents and files.
4. Get copies of the tapes or electronic files if the building has security cameras. Continue reading →