Can I be forced to sign a non compete clause after working without one in my present job for years?
I am an office manager in a CPA firm. I have been with the company for years (over 20) and suddenly my boss decides to make the office sign a noncompete contract, if we don't sign it, we will be terminated. I have issues with this because it wasn't a condition of my employment obviously, and I am not even a CPA! But I guess I know all of the clients longer than my boss and suddenly he is paranoid. If I don't sign it and get terminated, can I receive unemployment benefits? I'm leery to sign anything that might prevent me from getting a job in the future, I know all of the clients longer than my boss does!!
1 answer | asked Aug 9, 2011 3:41 PM [EST] | applies to New York
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Depending on the language of the agreement, you may want to consider signing it. I would recommend having it reviewed by an attorney, who can then advise you.
posted by Patricia Pastor | Aug 9, 2011 5:40 PM [EST]
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