An employer can pursue a claim against a former employee under The Uniform Trade Secrets Act if it can show
I that the company makes a reasonable effort to keep the information a secret.
II the former employee takes a position with a competitor that requires the employee to divulge or use the previous employer's secrets.
III that the information is protected by federal copyright laws.

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The Uniform Trade Secrets Act specifies that an employer can pursue legal action against a former employee if the employer makes reasonable efforts to keep the information a secret, and if the former employee uses or discloses the trade secret to benefit a competitor. Therefore, options I and II are correct. Option III is incorrect as trade secrets are not protected by federal copyright laws.

An Employer Can Pursue a Claim Against a Former Employee