Originally published in OpenForce – The Gig Academy Podcast on May 23, 2022. Republished with permission. All rights reserved.

Non-compete agreements. Non-solicitation agreements. Inventions. And confidentiality.  

As a company that relies on independent contractor workers, are there any implications in requiring these legal agreements?  

Or, as an IC or gig worker, are you required to sign these agreements if it hinders your independence?     

Our host, Nick Hancock, breaks it down for us in his interview with Kristen M.J. Johnson, Esq., managing partner of the Taylor Johnson law firm litigation group. Kristen’s law resume is beyond impressive, having studied law internationally as well as practiced law in a top Washington D.C. firm. Specializing in transportation, Kristen is an industry thought leader who directly advises clients on risk management, case and witness preparation, investigations response and compliance programs, and critical strategy.