An Ohio appellate court upheld a contempt ruling against a former Sherwin-Williams employee, Brett Combs, who refused to remove confidential company information posted on his personal website after his termination. Combs had signed an agreement to protect confidential information in exchange for severance but allegedly breached it and a subsequent court order. The case serves as a reminder for HR teams about the enforceability of post-employment agreements and court orders regarding confidential information.
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Sherwin-Williams wins contempt case after ex-employee posts alleged secrets online
An Ohio appellate court upheld a contempt ruling against a former Sherwin-Williams employee, Brett Combs, who refused to remove confidential company information posted on his personal website after his termination. Combs had signed an agreement to protect confidential information in exchange for severance but allegedly breached it and a subsequent court order. The case serves as a reminder for HR teams about the enforceability of post-employment agreements and court orders regarding confidential information.