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Is it illegal to steal clients?

Is it illegal to steal clients?

First of all, no business “owns” its clients or customers. People are free to use whichever service providers they like, and agreements that prevent them from doing so are often viewed as illegal “restraints of trade” and are generally struck down by the courts.

Can a former employee access a previous employer’s system?

According to a recent survey by my friend Phil Lieberman (we worked together 20 years ago), more than 13% of respondents still can access a previous employers’ systems using their old credentials. And, he adds, a surprising percentage still have access into two or more ex-employers’ systems. I admit it: I’m among them.

Can a former employee setup a Facebook account?

The Account was Setup by an employee no longer with company using a company email address. When the reset password email arrives, reset the password and then sign into the account and follow the directions Best practices. Thrive believes that you should setup a single email address for all Social Media accounts.

Who was the HMV community manager that got fired?

The company apparently pulled a large group into human resources and gave them the bad news. While this was going on, one employee, Poppy Rose, who had been an HMV community manager and thus had access to the corporate Twitter account, started live tweeting about the layoffs.

What happens to the former employees of Motorola?

Ten years after what was the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history at the time, Maddox and other former workers of the Houston-based company remain angry about the scheming and deceit that led to its spectacular downfall. But most have tried to move on as best they can.

According to a recent survey by my friend Phil Lieberman (we worked together 20 years ago), more than 13% of respondents still can access a previous employers’ systems using their old credentials. And, he adds, a surprising percentage still have access into two or more ex-employers’ systems. I admit it: I’m among them.

The company apparently pulled a large group into human resources and gave them the bad news. While this was going on, one employee, Poppy Rose, who had been an HMV community manager and thus had access to the corporate Twitter account, started live tweeting about the layoffs.

Can a former employer force a former employee to update her LinkedIn profile?

Court Rules Employer Cannot Force a Former Employee to Update LinkedIn Profile. In today’s world of social media, we know that employees live online. With LinkedIn, this includes having a living resume for anyone with a LinkedIn account to see.

Why did HMV have to lay off 190 employees?

Yesterday HMV, the beleaguered British entertainment retailer, laid off 190 employees, in an effort to cut costs and right its balance sheet. The company apparently pulled a large group into human resources and gave them the bad news.